Etihad Airways is set to boost its summer Geneva service from Sunday 22nd of June, as a result of increased demand from Kuwaiti leisure travellers wishing to visit Switzerland’s second biggest city, through Abu Dhabi.
Etihad currently operates four flights a week from its Abu Dhabi home-base to Geneva which will increase to five a week with an additional flight operating every Sunday until 7th of September 2008.
Geert Boven, Etihad Airways’ executive vice president sales and services, said: “Etihad offers a wealth of destinations for customers to visit during the summer months and Geneva is undoubtedly one of our top selling cities for the expatriate market and Kuwaiti nationals.”
“Demand for flights to Geneva has increased year-on-year and Etihad is pleased to respond once again to its customers and provide an additional service during the busy summer period.”
Geneva was one of Etihad’s first destinations with flights to the Swiss city starting on 5 June 2004, only seven months after the launch of the airline’s first flight. During the summer months it is one of Etihad’s most popular routes with an average seat factor of 85 per cent.
In addition to its position as one of Europe’s most popular summer destinations, Geneva is also a host city for the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament which has led to greater demand from holiday makers looking to visit the city.
Etihad operates a three cabin Airbus A330-200 to Geneva which is configured to carry 10 passengers in first class, 26 passengers in business class and 164 passengers in economy class.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi.
Currently Etihad offers flights to 45 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
For further details: Etihad Airways Corporate Communications: Tel: + 971 (0) 2 505 8317 / 8573 visit www.etihadairways.com.
