Toronto Pearson Airport welcomed the arrival of Etihad Airways' first Airbus A350 on October 27, upgrading the national airline of the UAE’s daily services between Abu Dhabi and Canada.
Etihad says the new aircraft extends the guest experience with its state-of-the-art design and latest cabin interior, representing its ongoing commitment to offering a world-class travel experience for passengers flying between Canada and the UAE.
Etihad celebrates the arrival of its first A350 at Toronto Pearson airport. (Photo Credit: Etihad)
“The introduction of our A350 to Toronto and expanding to daily services to Boston reflect our ambitious growth plans in 2024, set to take another major leap at the end of November when we announce an exciting lineup of new destinations,” said Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer Arik De.
“We have seen significant demand on our Boston and Toronto routes. This expanding capacity gives our North American corporate and leisure travellers greater choice and flexibility when planning trips to the UAE and beyond to the Gulf region and the Indian subcontinent.”
Etihad A350 Business Class Cabin (Photo via Etihad)
Etihad says the Toronto route is one of the busiest in the airline’s network, consistently achieving over 90% capacity, and has been re-timed to improve connectivity for travellers. Meanwhile, Etihad starts daily flights to Boston from November 1, just six months after it opened the Massachusetts route.
Flight EY0022 departs YYZ daily at 14:20, arriving at 12:10 the next day in Abu Dhabi. Flight EY0021 departs Abu Dhabi at 2:35, arriving Toronto at 8:15. (All times local). The airline now flies 42 times a week to North America: twice daily to New York JFK, and daily to Boston, Chicago, Toronto and Washington DC.
Guests flying stateside can take advantage of the new US Customs and Border Protection facility at Abu Dhabi, streamlining the immigration process.
Etihad’s complimentary stopover program means travellers can turn their layover into a memorable stay with up to two free nights at premium hotels in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the city’s growing appeal as a must-visit destination.
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