Etihad Airways launches flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila

Etihad Airways has launched its new services to the Philippines’ capital Manila.

Commenting on the new development, Geert Boven, Etihad Airways vice president – commercial, said, “The UAE and the Philippines have enjoyed a tremendous bilateral relationship for many years, and this new Etihad service enables the close bond to develop even further. Guests will be offered a frequent and flexible service, giving business and leisure travellers the opportunity to relax and enjoy Etihad’s hospitality.”

The new destination is expected to provide a major service to the 200,000 Filipino nationals based in the UAE, as well as the thousands of other nationalities in demand of air service to that market.

“The Philippines route is a vital commercial and travel route. As well as enabling Filipino families to visit one another, the new route also opens up new travel opportunities for many of the UAE and Gulf residents who wish to visit some of the beautiful Filipino islands,” added Boven.

There is already extensive trade between the two nations, with the Philippines looking to increase its major exports including electrical machinery, clothing and timber products.

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. The country consists of more than 7,000 islands, with the majority of the population living on just 11 of them. The geography and history of the Philippines have produced a multiplicity of languages with some 80 dialects in total.

The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world, and has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences.

The new Etihad route between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Manila (MNL) operates as follows:

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