 "Etihad to fly A380 on Abu Dhabi-Mumbai route from next May")
Etihad Airways will operate an Airbus A380 aircraft on one of its three daily Abu Dhabi-Mumbai flights from May 1 next year.
Etihad is the fourth airline to operate an A380 aircraft to India after Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Lufthansa. Etihad CEO James Hogan said in a statement today that the launch of A380 flight to India is a further proof of confidence in the Indian market and commitment to its economy.
With a total capacity of 496 seats, the A380 offers 50 per cent more seats than the Boeing B777-300ER which flies on the route now, offering more options for tourism growth into India, USA and Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways' A380 features a three-room suite called The Residence by Etihad as well as nine first apartments, 70 business studios, and 415 economy smart seats, the airline announced today.
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