Etihad Airways has launched its first ever scheduled flights linking Australia and Barcelona, via Abu Dhabi. EY49, departed Abu Dhabi yesterday morning (Thursday 29 November 2018) carrying a special delegation including dignitaries, media representatives, influencers and senior members of Etihad Airways’ management team.
The UAE national airline is celebrating the occasion in style by hosting a special event held at the historic Capella dels Angels, a sixteenth-century Gothic building which is now part of the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), attended by leading figures from the local government, diplomats, media, corporate partners and travel trade.
Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We have been tremendously excited about the launch of this service and what better time to arrive in Barcelona than the month Etihad celebrates its 15th anniversary.”
