More Good News For The Irish

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Just got this from Etihad and it should save some guys a few Euros ......... not to mention bypassing the nightmare that is Heathrow

 

 

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways will begin non-stop flights in August between Abu Dhabi and the Irish capital Dublin.

 

Flying a three-class Airbus A330-200 aircraft, the new four-times-a-week service will link Ireland with one-stop connections to Sydney in Australia and major cities in Asia, including Bangkok and Manila.

 

Bertie Ahern, the Prime Minister of Ireland, said: “Etihad is to be complimented for taking this opportunity and I have no doubts that its confidence will be rewarded. This new route will mark a further deepening of our relations with the Gulf region and Asia. I am particularly pleased that Irish travellers will have their first one-stop travel option to Australia.”

 

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “This new air link between the capital cities of Ireland and the UAE brings together two thriving economies. It will also offer quick and easy transfers at Abu Dhabi for Irish business travellers and holiday makers to reach Asia and Australia. Plus, Abu Dhabi, as the capital city of the UAE, also opens up the country’s seven emirates, including Dubai.”

 

Declan Collier, chief executive, Dublin Airport Authority, said: “We’re delighted to welcome and support this new service following many months of detailed discussions between Etihad and the airport. The launch of this high quality service underpins Dublin airport’s commitment to developing new long-haul routes into and out of Ireland for business and leisure travellers.”

 

Starting on August 3, Etihad’s flight EY045 will operate Mondays and Fridays, departing Abu Dhabi at 02.05 hrs, arriving at Dublin at 07.35 hrs. The flight returns the same day, with EY042 departing Dublin 10.15 hrs, arriving Abu Dhabi at 20.35 hrs.

 

The second flight, EY041 will operate Saturdays and Tuesdays, departing Abu Dhabi at 13.55 hrs and arriving in Dublin at 19.25 hrs. The return flight, EY408 departs Dublin at 21.10 hrs, arriving Abu Dhabi at 07.30 hrs the following day. All times are local.

[python 27]

Tom,

 

Cheers, thanks for bothering to post as this is of interest.

 

I wonder, are prices available yet??

 

Regards,

[eltilza 0]

looks like it will be down the road to dublin

 

doesn't that mean 2 fingers up to Gordon Brown and his highway robbery sorry airport duty increas

 

also one less flight to catch

[Feileacan 32]

Heard this announced last week, checked the Etihad Site and no mention of it yet, not in the online booking facility and no fares posted. Suppose it will come shortly. If the prices are good and it's an evening or night flight I may use it, if not I'd prefer to go through Heathrow. It's handier for me to get to Heathrow than Dublin believe it or not.

Gulf air currently have flights from ublin to BKK via Bahrain. I used this route in December and return January, was happy with the flights, especially seeing that I was bumbed up to Bus Class on the first leg of both flights. The plane from Dublin is new, but the bahrain to BKK flight is fairly old and a bit worn

[Carraig 1]

Will watch this with interest, I enjoyed flying with Etiyhad last year, interesting to compare the prices and what connection times there are with BKK flights.