Significant increase: Dubai closed to us - Israelis started flying here instead

Following the suspension of flydubai flights to Israel, Israelis are switching to flying via Abu Dhabi. Etihad operates 42 weekly flights and is increasing seat capacity. Travel companies report a 60% rise in bookings.

Following the suspension of flydubai flights to Israel after a kidnapping attempt, Israelis are switching to flying via Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways operates six daily flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi, totaling 42 weekly flights. Starting November 9, seat capacity on the route will be increased by deploying a larger aircraft on one of the daily flights. Israeli travel companies report a more than 60% increase in flight bookings via Abu Dhabi since the incident. The article reviews tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, and Yas Island, and notes Etihad's stopover program offering up to two free nights of accommodation. An aviation expert estimates that Etihad has limited potential to become a significant alternative in the long term due to its smaller fleet.