As the home of Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi International has become an important global hub, but one that never quite met the levels seen elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai, or in Doha, Qatar. Its largest carrier has undergone a significant restructuring to meet demand and that means the role of the airport has also changed. While, Etihad's hub network may have shrunk, it remains the focus, but a growing point-to-point network from new LCCs in the Emirate means a changing outlook.
These new arrivals comprise Air Arabia Abu Dhabi - a JV between established LCC operator Air Arabia and Etihad Airways - which plans to launch in the first half of this year and and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, developed in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADDH), which will launch flights in autumn 2020.
While working as a hub, Abu Dhabi International Airport was handling passengers travelling via the Emirate. Now, it will see increasing arrivals in and out of the country and boosting business and tourism.
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Operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Corporation, Abu Dhabi International Airport is a major international gateway to the United Arab Emirates and one of the fastest growing airports in the region. The major hub for hub for national carrier Etihad Airways, the airport is served by over 30 international and regional airlines.
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