Etihad Airways plans 22 LR-operated routes in 2026, with expansion likely continuing beyond that year.
The UAE carrier currently operates a fleet including the Airbus A321LR and intends to deploy these aircraft on additional routes to Europe. The move targets creating longer-range, 8-hour services that connect Abu Dhabi with select European destinations.
Etihad’s expansion aligns with broader Middle Eastern carrier competition to extend long-haul point-to-point services from Abu Dhabi to Europe.
Etihad continues long-haul expansion with Airbus A321LR flights to Europe, targeting 22 LR routes in 2026 and beyond.