{
  "id": 6764596,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi to Berlin flights to launch on October 15 under Etihad partnership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/abu-dhabi-to-berlin-flights-to-launch-on-october-15-under-etihad",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T12:04:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/abu-dhabi-to-berlin-flights-to-launch-on-october-15-under-etihad-partnership/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Etihad and Condor will introduce direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Berlin starting on October 15, as part of an agreement between the two airlines. The new route was announced on Friday in Munich, following a significant partnership announcement made by Germany on the same day allowing UAE airlines access to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Etihad’s Chief People, Government and Corporate Affairs Officer, Dr Nadia Bastaki, expressed pride in the milestone, highlighting the importance of the partnership for both the UAE and Germany. The airline currently operates 35 weekly flights to Germany and plans to add 12 to 14 more services in phases with Condor. Dr Bastaki emphasized strong demand on Etihad’s existing German routes, with current services running at a 90% load factor, indicating high passenger demand. The new services will provide passengers with more choices and strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries, while also supporting Germany as a key market for Etihad and the UAE.",
  "summary": "Direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Berlin will be launched on October 15 under an agreement between Etihad and the German airline Condor. The start date of the new route – which was previously announced in December – was confirmed in Munich on Friday. Condor planes will be used to transport passengers to and from Zayed International Airport to Berlin's Brandenburg Airport. Dr Nadia Bastaki,…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Abu Dhabi to Berlin flights to launch on October 1 under Etihad partnership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/abu-dhabi-to-berlin-flights-to-launch-on-october-1-under-etihad",
        "published": "2026-09-11T12:04:31.000Z"
      }
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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."
}