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| Captain George Douglas and First Officer Mangino Pablo Octavio Garcia operated the first B787 Dreamliner service from Abu Dhabi to Geneva. |
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| The Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner is greeted with a customary water cannon salute at Geneva Airport. |
Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)–Etihad Airways launched its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route on Sunday, 25 March, beginning with the summer schedule.
Geneva is the second Swiss destination after Zurich served by Etihad Airways’ next generation aircraft which is fast becoming the backbone of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s long-haul fleet. The three-class aircraft, featuring eight First Suites, 28 Business Studios and 199 Economy Smart Seats, replaces the Airbus A330s previously operating daily on the route, and offers additional cargo capacity.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted that Switzerland, one of our most attractive markets for both business and leisure travellers, will now be exclusively served by our flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner.”
“In addition to maintaining attractive timings for guests travelling between Abu Dhabi and Geneva, we will create further suitable connections in many markets that will benefit more travellers to conveniently connect to Geneva via our Abu Dhabi hub. Through our optimized schedule, more business and leisure guests from an increasing number of destinations will now have the opportunity to experience our next generation aircraft throughout their journey with us.”
The new generation aircraft’s environmental performance brings a number of operational advantages, such as a 12% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the previous aircraft on the route and a concomitant substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
Another advantage of the Dreamliner’s new technology are the noise emissions that now lie significantly below the permissible limits.
Introduction of the 787 Dreamliner will also see a scheduling change that will optimise timing for guests travelling to and from Geneva. Etihad Airways will maintain an early morning arrival into Geneva and operate a revised mid-morning return service that will improve connectivity to a wider network of destinations across Asia and Australia, including Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Perth, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
Etihad Airways guests to Switzerland also benefit from Etihad Airways codeshare flights with Swiss connecting Geneva with Zurich and Zurich with Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Airways currently has a fleet of 19 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operating from Abu Dhabi to 18 destinations worldwide – Amman, Amsterdam, Beijing, Beirut, Brisbane, Düsseldorf, Geneva, Madrid, Melbourne, Nagoya, Perth, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Washington and Zurich.
Etihad Airways’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners provide the highest levels of comfort, entertainment and inflight connectivity. On-board décor and lighting have been inspired by contemporary Arabian design, including the spectacular dome of the newly-opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, complementing the signature ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ identity introduced by the airline during its livery relaunch in 2014. Etihad Airways has pending deliveries of 52 Dreamliners.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner schedule to Geneva, Switzerland, effective 25 Mar 2018 (all times local):
Geneva is the second Swiss destination after Zurich served by Etihad Airways’ next generation aircraft which is fast becoming the backbone of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s long-haul fleet. The three-class aircraft, featuring eight First Suites, 28 Business Studios and 199 Economy Smart Seats, replaces the Airbus A330s previously operating daily on the route, and offers additional cargo capacity.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted that Switzerland, one of our most attractive markets for both business and leisure travellers, will now be exclusively served by our flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner.”
“In addition to maintaining attractive timings for guests travelling between Abu Dhabi and Geneva, we will create further suitable connections in many markets that will benefit more travellers to conveniently connect to Geneva via our Abu Dhabi hub. Through our optimized schedule, more business and leisure guests from an increasing number of destinations will now have the opportunity to experience our next generation aircraft throughout their journey with us.”
The new generation aircraft’s environmental performance brings a number of operational advantages, such as a 12% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the previous aircraft on the route and a concomitant substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
Another advantage of the Dreamliner’s new technology are the noise emissions that now lie significantly below the permissible limits.
Introduction of the 787 Dreamliner will also see a scheduling change that will optimise timing for guests travelling to and from Geneva. Etihad Airways will maintain an early morning arrival into Geneva and operate a revised mid-morning return service that will improve connectivity to a wider network of destinations across Asia and Australia, including Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Perth, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
Etihad Airways guests to Switzerland also benefit from Etihad Airways codeshare flights with Swiss connecting Geneva with Zurich and Zurich with Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Airways currently has a fleet of 19 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operating from Abu Dhabi to 18 destinations worldwide – Amman, Amsterdam, Beijing, Beirut, Brisbane, Düsseldorf, Geneva, Madrid, Melbourne, Nagoya, Perth, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Washington and Zurich.
Etihad Airways’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners provide the highest levels of comfort, entertainment and inflight connectivity. On-board décor and lighting have been inspired by contemporary Arabian design, including the spectacular dome of the newly-opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, complementing the signature ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ identity introduced by the airline during its livery relaunch in 2014. Etihad Airways has pending deliveries of 52 Dreamliners.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner schedule to Geneva, Switzerland, effective 25 Mar 2018 (all times local):
Flight
No.
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Origin
|
Departs
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Destination
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Arrives
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Frequency
|
Aircraft
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EY613
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Abu Dhabi
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02:50
|
Geneva
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07:45
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Daily
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Boeing
787-9 Dreamliner
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EY52
|
Geneva
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10:45
|
Abu Dhabi
|
19:10
|
Daily
|
Boeing
787-9 Dreamliner
|
About Etihad Airways’ Boeing
787-9 Dreamliners
The First Suites are private living spaces featuring
a Poltrona Frau leather-upholstered seat that converts to a fully flat six-foot
eight-inch bed. The centre suites can be opened up to create a double bed for
guests who are travelling together. A unique curved aisle offers more personal
space inside each suite. The First Suite also has a 24” LCD TV monitor, a
personal wardrobe and a chilled refreshments cabinet. A professional onboard
Chef, exclusive to First Class, offers guests a bespoke, made-to-order dining
experience with dishes prepared inflight from a larder of fresh produce.
The Business Studios offer direct aisle
access, a fully-flat bed of up to 80.5 inches in length, and an increase of 20
per cent in personal space. Upholstered in fine Poltrona Frau leather, the
Business Studio is equipped with an in-seat massage and pneumatic cushion
control system which enables guests to adjust the firmness and comfort of their
seat. Each Business Studio has an 18-inch personal touch-screen TV with
noise-cancelling headsets. Guests can also enjoy mobile connectivity, onboard
Wi-Fi and seven satellite channels of live TV.
Economy
Smart Seats provide enhanced comfort with a unique ‘fixed wing’
headrest, adjustable lumbar support, a seat width of approximately 19 inches
and an 11.1” personal TV monitor on each seat. The aircraft has been designed
with enhancements including humidity controls while air pressure levels are set
to ensure a smoother flight, allowing guests to arrive feeling fresher.
The airline’s Boeing
787 fleet is equipped with the latest inflight personal entertainment system
featuring over 750 hours of movies and programmes, as
well as hundreds of music choices and a selection of games for both adults and
children.
About
Etihad Aviation Group
Headquartered
in Abu Dhabi, the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) is a diversified global aviation
and travel group comprising five business divisions – Etihad Airways, the
national airline of the United Arab Emirates; Etihad Airways Engineering;
Etihad Airport Services; Hala Group and Airline Equity Partners. For more
information, please visit: theetihadaviationgroup.com
About
Etihad Airways
From
its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to 103 international passenger and
cargo destinations with its fleet of 115 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was
established by Royal (Emiri) Decree in July 2003. For more information, please
visit: etihad.com.
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