{
  "id": 12701790,
  "title": "Etihad to increase Abu Dhabi-Damascus flights to daily service from November 14",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/etihad-to-increase-abu-dhabi-damascus-flights-to-daily-service-from",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T19:23:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-to-increase-abu-dhabi-damascus-flights-to-daily-service-from-november-14-1.500702355"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Etihad Airways plans to boost Abu Dhabi-Damascus flights to a daily service starting November 14, increasing frequency from four to seven times a week. This move comes after receiving strong demand on the route since flights started in June, catering to families, business travellers and passengers with onward connections through Abu Dhabi. Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Arik De, revealed the response to the Damascus service has exceeded expectations, noting the airline is delighted with the reception since the inaugural flight. The expanded schedule aims to offer passengers greater flexibility, allowing Syrian residents in the UAE to plan trips home around family occasions and long weekends. Additionally, it will strengthen links between Syria and destinations across Etihad's extensive global network, including Muscat, the Maldives, North America (Toronto, New York, Charlotte), Calgary (joining Etihad's network on October 25), and other destinations.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Etihad Airways will increase flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus to a daily service from November 14, raising frequencies from four to seven a week following strong demand on the route. The Abu Dhabi-based airline said the expanded schedule would give passengers greater flexibility and strengthen connections between Syria and destinations across its global network through the UAE…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}