Abu Dhabi:Zayed International Airport (AUH) celebrated the arrival of Condor's inaugural flight from Frankfurt (FRA), marking a significant development in enhancing the connectivity between Germany and the UAE capital. This inaugural service represents an important milestone in Condor's expanding presence in Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency, the new route is part of a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways and will be operated daily using Condor's advanced A330neo fleet. The flights will stop in Abu Dhabi before continuing to Bangkok (BKK) in Thailand.
The launch was marked by a special welcome ceremony attended by senior representatives from Abu Dhabi Airports, Condor, and Etihad Airways. This event underscored the partnership between the two organizations and their efforts to enhance connectivity between Abu Dhabi, Germany, and other key international markets.
The service increases the number of weekly flights between Germany and Abu Dhabi to 49, including a recent codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways from Berlin. This development is set to boost tourism, trade, and aviation links between the UAE and Germany, strengthening their commercial and cultural ties.
Carsten Nørland, Chief Commercial Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, highlighted the importance of the new service in enhancing travel options and supporting tourism growth. Haitham Al Khamis, Acting Director of Tourism Products Development at the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, emphasized Germany's role as a cornerstone market for the emirate.
Peter Gerber, CEO of Condor, expressed pride in the partnership with Etihad, offering travelers more choices with convenient onward travel options. Wei Jin, Etihad Airways Interim Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, noted the milestone in their growing partnership with Condor, enhancing connectivity between Europe, Abu Dhabi, and Asia.
