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British Airways Resumes Service to Abu Dhabi After a Four Year Hiatus

British Airways returned to Abu Dhabi on Sunday (April 21st) for the first time in four years.  The year will now operate year-round on a daily basis, and will be serviced with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for summer 2024.


British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Touches Down in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, April 21, 2024 After a Four Year Hiatus - Courtesy British Airways

On Sunday (April 21, 2024), British Airways celebrated the resumption flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi (AUH) after a four year pause.  The route will now operate year-round and will be serviced with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for summer 2024.  Flight BA073 will depart London Heathrow at 22:25 and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 08:30+1, while the return flight, (BA072) departs Abu Dhabi at 10:10, and arrives At London Heathrow at 15:20.


In Sunday’s announcement, Abu Dhabi Airports’ CEO, Elena Sorlini, said,


“We extend a warm welcome to British Airways as they start operating at Zayed International Airport with a daily schedule that promises to enrich connectivity and invigorate both business and tourism.  Our new award-winning and cutting-edge terminal offers visitors an unparalleled introduction to the vibrant UAE capital, where they will be greeted with Emirati hospitality at its finest.”


Also commenting on the resumed service, British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer, Calum Laming, added,


British Airways' LHR-AUH Schedule - Courtesy British Airways

“We are really excited to be celebrating our Abu Dhabi route launch.  The new daily flight connects Abu Dhabi with London Heathrow and beyond, providing our customers with another amazing destination within our expansive global network and further growing our connections with the UAE.  With four cabins to choose from, including First, we are confident customers will enjoy our exceptional and original British Airways service brought to life by our incredible colleagues.


“And on a personal level, it is an honour to return to the fantastic city and Emirate of Abu Dhabi where I was lucky to live for the best part of a decade.”


British Airways Celebrates the Resumption of Service Between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi on Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Courtesy British Airways



Source: British Airways

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