Etihad Airways to include Cyprus in its flying programme

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has included the Larnaca International Airport in its flying programme.

According to a press release by Etihad Airways, the three flight-a-week service will begin mid June.

Etihad will operate a two-class Airbus A320 between Abu Dhabi and Larnaca, configured to carry 140 passengers with 20 seats in business class and 120 in economy class.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways' chief executive, said that the launch of flights to Larnaca “illustrates Etihad's ambitions to strengthen our European network and we anticipate strong demand for flights which will help open up new commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and Cyprus.''