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Etihad Airways has announced an increase in the frequency of its upcoming Atlanta route, moving from four weekly flights to daily service before the inaugural flight in July. The decision appears to reflect strong demand and confidence in the new route. Arik De, Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, commended his team on LinkedIn for "showing how to seize opportunities and be dynamic."
The introduction of this route is notable as Emirates does not currently serve Atlanta, although Qatar Airways operates there. This move comes despite the absence of a partnership agreement with Delta Air Lines and the anticipated reliance on lower-yielding Indian traffic.
Etihad's Atlanta service will begin on July 2, utilizing a 371-seat Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Initially planned as a four-times-weekly operation, it will transition to daily flights by November. It remains unclear if this increased frequency will continue year-round or be limited to the winter season.
