Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – From 1 June 2019, Etihad Airways will introduce a new two-class Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the largest variant of the technologically advanced aircraft, on its scheduled daily morning service from Abu Dhabi to Rome, complementing the second overnight 777-300ER departure. On 1 July, the airline will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its two daily services to Frankfurt.
The two-class 787-9 features Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy Class cabins, configured with 299 seats - 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats. The 336-seat 787-10 features 32 Business Studios and 304 Economy Smart Seats.
Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “Rome and Frankfurt are two very important cities on the Etihad global network and have been popular with business and leisure customers alike. The introduction of more state-of-the-art 787s to our fleet is allowing us to further enhance the inflight experience, giving our guests the opportunity to enjoy the most highly customised Dreamliner cabins in the world, upgraded entertainment systems and connectivity, and our acclaimed service and hospitality.”
Boeing 787-10 / 777-300ER schedule to Rome, effective 1 June 2019
Flight
Origin
Departs
Destn
Arrives
Freq
Aircraft
EY 85
Abu Dhabi
02:15
Rome
06:20
Daily
Boeing 777-300ER
EY 86
11:00
19:05
EY 83
08:50
13:00
Boeing 787-10
EY 84
22:00
06:05+1
Boeing 787-9 schedule to Frankfurt, effective 1 July 2019
EY 1
02:10
Frank furt
06:45
Boeing 787-9
EY 2
11:20
19:45
EY 7
09:35
14:20
EY 8
21:45
06:00+1
Notes: All departures and arrivals are listed in local time.
