Good news for travellers, Etihad will be flying to Cyprus three days a week from June.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “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.”
He added: “The new route also offers excellent connecting opportunities in Abu Dhabi, helping to link Larnaca with Cypriot communities worldwide and our new service this month to Melbourne will benefit greatly with the start-up in June of flights from Cyprus.”
The flights, scheduled to for Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, will also appeal to the UAE community who will be able to visit the attractive island for short weekend breaks.
Source: Time Out Dubai 2 March 2009
