OREANDA-NEWS. On October 01, 2014, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched an additional flight to Abu Dhabi from Moscow Domodedovo Airport.

To celebrate this landmark event, Etihad Airways' check-in counters were decorated with balloons and passengers were offered chocolate souvenirs.

"Launch of the third daily flight between Moscow and Abu Dhabi is an important event for us. Thanks to this new flight, the waiting time on connecting flights at Abu Dhabi International Airport will reduce significantly, and long-distance flights from Moscow will become even more convenient. We are happy to expand our cooperation with Moscow Domodedovo Airport - our reliable partner for over five years. I am sure that the excellent level of services distinguishing Moscow Domodedovo Airport and professionalism of its staff will allow us to achieve even better results in further joint work", said Natalia Goryunova, Head of the Russian representation of Etihad Airways.

Rich traditions, attention to guests, warmth and hospitality are the Etihad Airways identity. The UAE national carrier is recognized worldwide as a leading airline company - since 2003 Etihad Airways has repeatedly been announced World's Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards.

The capital of the Persian Gulf pearl is the city where progress adds more value to heritage. It is not only the center of an active business life, but also a popular resort destination.

Since December 01, 2008 - the date when Etihad Airways started to operate its flights from Moscow Domodedovo Airport - more than 470,000 passengers have traveled on Moscow - Abu Dhabi route. This destination is popular due to wide possibilities of transfer suitable for both leisure and business.

Once new schedule is introduced, there will be convenient connecting flights with Etihad Airways codeshare partners.

Flight

Day of the week

Route

Departure*

Arrival*

EY 064

1234567

Moscow (Moscow Domodedovo Airport) - Abu Dhabi (International)

01:45

06:55

EY 063

1234567

Abu Dhabi (International) - Moscow (Moscow Domodedovo Airport)

15:00

20:20

* local time

Holidays in the UAE are an opportunity to visit an Arabian fairy-tale which absorbed features of the modern world with elements of an ultra-modern state. The United Arab Emirates is a country that not only surprises travelers, but also is a source of unforgettable experience. It is unspoilt beaches, beautiful sea which is warm year-round, an incredible level of service and a lot of strange and interesting things around, something you will not see in other countries, not only in the Middle East, but around the world.

Etihad Airways is a national UAE air carrier which is headquartered in Abu-Dhabi - the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2003, in 2013 the company transported 11.5 million passengers. Currently, Etihad Airways operates passenger and cargo flights to 103 destinations (including the announced routes which will be launched in the near future), including the cities of the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Its fleet consists of 102 modern Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Etihad Airways is recognized as the world's best airline by the World Travel Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.