{"id":187863,"date":"2026-05-19T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=187863"},"modified":"2026-05-19T20:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:14:35","slug":"etihad-airways-boosts-paris-route-airbus-a380-to-operate-twice-daily-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/05\/etihad-airways-boosts-paris-route-airbus-a380-to-operate-twice-daily-service.html","title":{"rendered":"Etihad Airways boosts Paris route: Airbus A380 to operate twice-daily service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Etihad Airways a<\/strong>nnounced this Tuesday a strategic expansion of its connectivity with France, increasing its service to <strong>Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport <\/strong>to a twice-daily <strong>Airbus A380<\/strong> operation during the summer season. This enhancement, which complements a third daily flight operated by the Boeing 787-9, positions the French capital as one of the few global destinations to receive two daily operations of the airline&#8217;s iconic double-deck aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service expansion and premium capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From July 1 through October 24, 2026, the airline will significantly strengthen its capacity for both business and leisure passengers. This move responds to strong demand in one of the company&#8217;s most significant markets, further reinforcing the global network connecting the United Arab Emirates with Europe, the Indian subcontinent, and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The configuration of this new schedule allows for the delivery of the signature Etihad flight experience across all cabins, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Residence:<\/strong> The only three-room suite in commercial aviation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Apartments:<\/strong> Exclusive high-end spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business and Economy:<\/strong> Spacious cabins designed for traveler comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/etihad-airways-bolsters-u-s-network-chicago-reaches-double-daily-frequency-and-charlotte-scales-to-daily-service.html\">Etihad Airways Bolsters U.S. Network: Chicago Reaches Double-Daily Frequency and Charlotte Scales to Daily Service<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer schedule: Operations between Abu Dhabi and Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To facilitate connectivity, Etihad Airways has structured morning and afternoon departure times. The following table details the schedule effective from July 1 through October 24, 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Flight<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Origin<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Departure<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Destination<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Arrival<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aircraft<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EY31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Abu Dhabi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">02:35<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paris<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">07:55<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A380<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EY33<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Abu Dhabi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14:20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paris<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19:30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A380<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EY35<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Abu Dhabi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">08:50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paris<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14:00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">B787-9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EY32<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paris<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Abu Dhabi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19:35<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A380<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EY34<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paris<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21:50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Abu Dhabi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">06:30 (+1)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A380<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EY36<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paris<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15:50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Abu Dhabi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">00:30 (+1)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">B787-9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidence in the European market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, highlighted that the increase to a twice-daily A380 frequency represents a statement of confidence in the Parisian market. The strategy seeks to offer passengers greater flexibility, whether their final destination is the French capital or if they are using it as a gateway for onward connections to the rest of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This deployment of the Airbus A380 underscores the airline&#8217;s commitment to bringing its flagship product to its highest-traction markets, consolidating Paris as a fundamental pillar within its international growth strategy for the summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-topics\">Related Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-9e302684     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-2 is-grid uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__equal-height\" data-total=\"205\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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