Abu-Dhabi-based Etihad has sent its superjumbo, the Airbus A380, to Mumbai to start a series of special flights marking 20 years of the airline flying between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.
The airline has also marked the occasion by becoming the official shirt sponsor for Mumbai FC.
Etihad will be operating three flights per week from Mumbai using the A380 from now until the end of December giving passengers travelling between the UAE and India a taste of the superjumbo which has proven so popular in the Middle East region.
As well as being powered by Derbyshire-made Rolls-Royce engines, the A380’s wings were manufactured in Broughton, North Wales.
Talking about the Mumbai FC deal Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We strive to enrich our presence in the Indian market through relevant and meaningful partnerships, and we’re thrilled to welcome Mumbai City FC to the Etihad family. India continues to be a strategically important market for Etihad and we remain committed to serving the Indian community with convenient connections from 11 destinations across India to the Middle East, Europe and North America.”
Which flights will be operated by the A380?
| Flight No | Date starts | Date ends | Frequency | Departure Airport | Departure | Arrival Airport | Arrival |
| EY 0204 | 1-Sep-24 | 26-Oct-24 | Thu, Sat, Sun | AUH | 14:35 | BOM | 19:25 |
| EY 0203 | 1-Sep-24 | 26-Oct-24 | Thu, Sat, Sun | BOM | 22:50 | AUH | 0:35 |
| Flight No | Date starts | Date ends | Frequency | Departure Airport | Departure | Arrival Airport | Arrival |
| EY 0204 | 27-Oct-24 | 31-Dec-24 | Thu, Sat, Sun | AUH | 14:55 | BOM | 19:35 |
| EY 0205 | 27-Oct-24 | 31-Dec-24 | Thu, Sat, Sun | BOM | 22:40 | AUH | 0:40 |