Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Barcelona, effective 22 February 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently operating the recently launched route.
The deployment
of the larger 787 Dreamliner to Barcelona has been timed to coincide with the Mobile
World Conference taking place in the city from 25-28 February, during which
Etihad Airways will provide daily flights. The airline will increase frequency
to a permanent daily operation from 31 March.
The service will feature Etihad Airways’
next-generation Business and Economy cabins, configured with 299 seats - 28
Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats -
a capacity increase of six seats in Business and 31 in Economy in each
direction, and an increase in belly-hold cargo capacity of four tonnes.
Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation Group
Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are delighted to now include Barcelona to our
growing list of Dreamliner destinations. We launched flights to the city just
last month and forward passenger and cargo demand on the route from Abu Dhabi,
and beyond, has encouraged us to accelerate the deployment of the larger 787 on
this popular service.
“Together with Madrid, also operated by
the 787-9 Dreamliner, the move will guarantee product consistency and more
convenient travel options for our customers travelling to and from Spain, ensuring
they experience the quietest cabins and our latest in-flight products and
innovations.”
Etihad Airways’ Boeing 787-9 aircraft
feature innovative, award-winning cabin designs and products, complemented by
the airline’s acclaimed service and hospitality offering. Flights include Food
and Beverage Managers in Business Class and a Flying Nanny in Economy Class to
provide extra specialised care for families with young children.
Etihad Airways provides business and leisure travellers with
convenient timings between Abu Dhabi and Barcelona, and seamless onward connections
through Abu Dhabi to major cities in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia,
China, Japan, and Australia.
Etihad Airways operates an extensive
codeshare partnership with Air Europa (UX) allowing guests a seamless transfer
with the Spanish airline’s services between Barcelona and Madrid. Etihad also
codeshares with Air Europa beyond Madrid to 19 cities in Europe, South America,
Mexico and the Caribbean.
Timetable
Boeing 787 schedule to Barcelona,
effective 22 February 2019
Flight
|
Origin
|
Departs
|
Destination
|
Arrives
|
Freq
|
Aircraft
|
EY 49
|
Abu Dhabi
|
02:20
|
Barcelona
|
07:15
|
Daily*
|
Boeing 787-9
|
EY 50
|
Barcelona
|
10:10
|
Abu Dhabi
|
20:00
|
Daily*
|
Boeing 787-9
|
*Permanent daily operation from 31 March 2019
Notes: All departures and arrivals are listed in local time.
About Etihad Airways’ Boeing 787-9
(two-class)
The 28 Business Studios offer direct
aisle access, a fully-flat bed of up to 80.5 inches in length, and an increase
of 20 per cent in personal space. Upholstered in fine Poltrona Frau leather,
the Business Studio is equipped with an in-seat massage and pneumatic cushion
control system which enables guests to adjust the firmness and comfort of their
seat.
Each Business Studio has an 18-inch
personal touch-screen TV with noise-cancelling headsets. Guests can also enjoy
mobile connectivity, onboard Wi-Fi and seven satellite channels of live TV.
271 Economy Smart Seats provide enhanced
comfort with a unique ‘fixed wing’ headrest, adjustable lumbar support, a seat
width of approximately 19 inches and an 11.1” personal TV monitor on each seat.
The aircraft has been designed with enhancements including humidity controls
while air pressure levels are set to ensure a smoother flight, allowing guests
to arrive feeling fresher.
The
airline’s Boeing 787 fleet is equipped with the latest inflight entertainment
system featuring over 750 hours of movies and programmes, as well as hundreds of music choices and a
selection of games for both adults and children.