Abu Dhabi&rsquos state-owned carrier Etihad Airways has decided to resume international flights from Dubai to 58 destinations by August 2020.
As of June, the airline was operating to 29 destinations and they intend to increase the frequency with a wider network of flights. Etihad aims to operate at about 45% of its pre-coronavirus capacity by August.
The airlines has also introduced Etihad Wellness, a sanitisation and safety programme to ensure the highest safety standards are followed throughout a passenger&rsquos journey. The programme will include specially trained 'Wellness Ambassadors' who will provide essential travel health information and care.
We're continuing to reconnect the world. From August, you'll be able to fly with us to 58 global destinations via Abu Dhabi. So whether you're travelling home or reuniting with loved ones, we're ready to take you there. Book now at https://t.co/ZyGKJRamhg pic.twitter.com/tqx3ufSsl3
Here's Etihad&rsquos summer schedule. It is subject to change according to the travel regulations of UAE and the destination.
North America Chicago, New York JFK, Toronto, Washington, D.C.
Europe Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Belgrade, Brussels, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Istanbul, London Heathrow, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Moscow, Munich, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Rome, Zurich
Middle East & Africa Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca, Kuwait, Muscat, Rabat, Riyadh, Seychelles
Asia Ahmedabad, Baku, Bangkok, Bengaluru, Chennai, Colombo, Delhi, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Jakarta, Karachi, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, Male, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Singapore, Thiruvananthapuram, Tokyo
Australasia Melbourne, Sydney
Dubai too has decided to reopen its borders to international tourists and intend to welcome them with open arms. However, this decision has not been implemented anywhere else in the UAE.
It's possible that you might be travelling for leisure or work much earlier than you imagined.