Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – This Summer, Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, effective 1 August, Lagos, effective 2 August, and Milan, effective 1 September, replacing the Airbus A330s currently operating the routes.
All three destinations will feature
Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy cabins, configured with
299 seats - 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats.
Etihad Airways extensive global network
to and from Abu Dhabi will see more 787 Dreamliners introduced on key
destinations as the airline takes delivery of more of the type.
Timetable
Boeing 787 schedule to Johannesburg,
effective 01 August 2019
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Flight
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Origin
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Dep
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Dest
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Arrives
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Freq
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Aircraft
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EY 604
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Abu
Dhabi
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10:05
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Johann-esburg
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16:30
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Daily
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Boeing 787-9
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|
EY 603
|
Johann-esburg
|
20:05
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Abu Dhabi
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06:00*
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Daily
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Boeing 787-9
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*Next day arrival
Boeing 787 schedule to Lagos, effective
02 August 2019
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Flight
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Origin
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Dep
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Dest
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Arrives
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Freq
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Aircraft
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EY 673
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Abu
Dhabi
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02:35
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Lagos
|
07:10
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Mo/We
/Fr/Sa
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Boeing 787-9
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EY 674
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Lagos
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08:30
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Abu
Dhabi
|
19:10
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Mo/We
/Fr/Sa
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Boeing 787-9
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Boeing 787 schedule to Milan, effective 01
September 2019
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Flight
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Origin
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Dep
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Dest
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Arrives
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Freq
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Aircraft
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EY 81
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Abu
Dhabi
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02:20
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Milan
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06:50
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Daily
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Boeing 787-9
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EY 88
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Milan
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10:40
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Abu
Dhabi
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18:55
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Daily
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Boeing 787-9
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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.