Etihad to boost Sydney services from next July

Sydney will become Etihad’s largest Australian port when the Gulf carrier ramps up services from the middle of next year. The airline will increase flights between Sydney and its base in Abu Dhabi from daily to 10 per week starting in July 2025, and has signalled it intends to further increase to double daily services in coming years. This will give Sydney the highest seat capacity to the Middle East in the country, said Greg Botham, Sydney Airport’s group executive for aviation growth and group strategy. “Etihad has a fantastic product and it’s great that more Sydneysiders will be able to experience it,” he said. “Etihad’s continued investment in connecting Sydney to the Middle East and beyond is a strong vote of confidence in Sydney and NSW and we look forward to working with them to continue to grow their presence.” Etihad currently operates seven services per week to Sydney and Melbourne, with an eighth Melbourne flight coming in March next year.<br/>