Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will begin flying its Airbus A350 once daily to Toronto Pearson Airport beginning October 27.
"The Airbus A350 is setting new standards for air travel, with increased efficiencies and comfort. The introduction of the A350 to Toronto aligns with our strategy to meet increasing customer demand and expand our network.” said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer.
Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, the Airbus A350 is one of the most efficient aircraft types in the world, with 25% less fuel burn and CO2 emissions than previous models. The aircraft also features Etihad’s newest cabin interior.
A350 Business Class Seat on Etihad (Photo via Taylor Beckett)
The elevated Business class is home to 44 Business Studios that provide each guest with enhanced privacy within their suite. In addition to facing forward with direct aisle access, every Business class seat is designed for maximum comfort and converts into a fully flat bed of 79” in length with ample storage for convenience. Noise-cancelling headphones and an 18.5” TV screen provide a cinematic experience to enjoy Etihad’s extensive inflight entertainment offering. The Business seats cleverly feature a built-in wireless charging dock and Bluetooth headphone pairing.
Business class guests can also choose from a carefully curated à la carte menu, or Etihad’s signature ‘dine anytime’ service.
Also on October 27, Etihad will increase its nonstop flight service between Boston and Abu Dhabi from four flights per week to once daily, offering North American corporate and leisure travellers more choice and flexibility when planning trips to the UAE and beyond to the Gulf region and the Indian subcontinent. The route uses Etihad’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 28 seats in Business and 262 seats in Economy.
A350 Economy Cabin (Photo via Etihad)
“Our Boston service continues to perform strongly, with our flights near capacity since our inaugural flight in Boston this March,” said De. “Having already experienced record passenger demand, we’re excited to invest further in the North American market by expanding our flight frequency out of Boston ahead of the peak winter travel season.”
The Boston service is timed to offer convenient links to Etihad’s growing network for corporate business travellers and leisure guests connecting to destinations across the UAE, the Gulf region and the airline’s 11 nonstop routes into India.
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