Etihad Cargo has announced it is increasing its belly-hold cargo capacity this summer across its global network.

Etihad Airways will introduce 23 passenger flights to new destinations and increase passenger flights to existing routes by 77 per week, totalling 100 new weekly passenger flights.

Popular seasonal destinations in Europe will be returning to the carrier’s schedule, and eight new passenger routes will be launched, including Antalya, Bali, Al-Qassim (Saudi Arabia), Jaipur, Malaga, Mykonos, Nice, and Santorini.

Etihad Cargo claims these new routes will allow it to reach new key markets.

The carrier also states that its customers will benefit from increased cargo capacity for Dublin, with three more flights being offered from July 23, bringing the total number of flights to the Republic of Ireland’s capital to 10 per week.

In addition to three passenger flights to Al-Qassim in Saudi Arabia, a new destination for the carrier, the airline will also increase frequencies to Middle Eastern destinations by 32 flights per week, including seven to Amman and Kuwait, two to Bahrain, Beirut and Muscat, five to Doha, and, by mid-July, flights to Cairo will have increased to 28 per week.

Stanislas Brun, vice president cargo at Etihad Cargo, said: “With the launch of its summer schedule, Etihad Cargo will deliver significant benefits to its partners and customers, thanks to the added belly-hold cargo capacity and enhanced connectivity to key markets.

“The expansion of the airline’s passenger network, in combination with Etihad Cargo‘s regular and charter freighter services, will substantially increase cargo capacity across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

“Introducing new routes and increased frequencies will reinforce the connections between Abu Dhabi and major global markets, effectively meeting the growing demand for cargo capacity.”

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