ABU DHABI- British Airways (BA) resumed its service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) this morning as it landed at Zayed International Airport. Customers and crew received a warm welcome following a four-year hiatus of the route.
British Airways will operate a daily flight from London to Abu Dhabi all year round, using Boeing 787-9 during summer 2024.
British Airways Abu Dhabi Flights
The new route adds to our extensive global network. It strengthens connections between the UAE and the UK – whether customers travel for leisure, business, or visiting relatives and friends.
Flight BA073 to Abu Dhabi departs London Heathrow at 22:25, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 08:30+1. The inbound flight to London (BA072) departs at 10:10, arriving at London Heathrow at 15:20.
Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, remarked: “We warmly welcome British Airways as they commence operations at Zayed International Airport with a daily schedule that promises to enrich connectivity and invigorate both business and tourism. Our new award-winning and cutting-edge terminal offers visitors an unparalleled introduction to the vibrant UAE capital, where they will be greeted with Emirati hospitality at its finest.”
Calum Laming, Chief Customer Officer at British Airways, stated: “We are truly excited to celebrate the launch of our Abu Dhabi route. The new daily flight connects Abu Dhabi with London Heathrow and beyond, providing our customers with another amazing destination within our expansive global network and expanding our connections with the UAE. With four cabins to choose from, including First, we are confident customers will enjoy our exceptional and original British Airways service delivered by our incredible colleagues.
And on a personal level, it is an honor to return to the fantastic city and Emirate of Abu Dhabi, where I was fortunate to live for the best part of a decade.”
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