Etihad strengthens US network: Chicago doubles daily while Charlotte switches to daily service | News
The expanded schedule offers travelers more flexibility and seamless connections from Chicago and Charlotte to major cities across the United States and beyond via Etihad’s global network. Both routes will be operated by Etihad’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 32 Business and 271 Economy seats.
Chicago: Twice daily for greater connectivity and reach
Chicago remains one of Etihad’s most established gateways in North America. The move to a double-day service will deepen connectivity and enable a wider range of one-stop travel via Abu Dhabi to high-demand destinations within the Etihad network.
These include 11 gateways across India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai – as well as key destinations in Asia and the Pacific such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said: “Chicago remains a cornerstone of our US network. The move to double-daily flights reflects the route’s continued performance and allows us to offer guests greater flexibility while deepening connectivity through Abu Dhabi, strengthening connections to key markets in India and Asia Pacific.”
Charlotte: Rapid growth after successful launch
Following the successful launch of services in March, Etihad will expand its Charlotte service from four-weekly to daily from June 15 to September 8, which will be one of the fastest route expansions in the airline’s network.
This move reflects strong demand from both point-to-point and connecting traffic and reinforces Etihad’s long-term commitment to the market.
The daily service strengthens the ties between Charlotte and Etihad’s global network, enabling efficient one-stop connections via Abu Dhabi to key destinations in India and Asia Pacific, while also supporting inbound travel to the United States.
De added: “We are grateful to the people of Charlotte for the strong support they have shown since launch. Scaling up to daily services so quickly after launch is a clear signal of how quickly the route is gaining popularity and the role it can play in our US network.
“The increase strengthens ties between the Southeastern US and our global network, supporting both passenger and cargo flows while enabling efficient access to key markets in India and Asia Pacific.”
The expansion is part of Etihad’s phased approach to expanding its network, deploying additional capacity in line with demand in key markets. The enhanced schedule strengthens connectivity between Abu Dhabi and key destinations in the Middle East, India, South Asia and beyond, while also improving access to the US domestic market through Etihad’s partner airlines.
