Airlines expand global routes with new connections across continents

Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta, marking the airline's first-ever service to the city. The A350-1000 aircraft began operating on July 2 with four weekly flights, which are expected to increase to daily services by winter. This new route is part of Etihad's expansion into North America, adding Atlanta as its seventh destination in the region.

IndiGo has expanded its reach into Northern Europe with new routes from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam. These flights commenced on July 1 and 2, respectively, using a damp-leased Boeing 787-9. This marks IndiGo's first direct service in Northern Europe beyond codeshare agreements.

Emirates celebrated 15 years of operations in Prague with a special-liveried A380 aircraft event. Since beginning flights to Prague on July 1, 2010, Emirates has carried over three million passengers between the two cities. The anniversary was marked by deploying an A380 for a photographic opportunity.