Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, effective 1 August, Lagos, effective 2 August, and Milan, effective 1 September, replacing the Airbus A330s currently operating the routes.
All three destinations will feature Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy cabins, configured with 299 seats – 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats.
Etihad Airways extensive global network to and from Abu Dhabi will see more 787 Dreamliners introduced on key destinations as the airline takes delivery of more of the type.
Timetable
Boeing 787 schedule to Johannesburg, effective 01 August 2019
| Flight | Origin | Dep | Dest | Arrives | Freq | Aircraft |
| EY 604 | Abu Dhabi | 10:05 | Johann-esburg | 16:30 | Daily | Boeing 787-9 |
| EY 603 | Johann-esburg | 20:05 | Abu Dhabi | 06:00* | Daily | Boeing 787-9 |
*Next day arrival
Boeing 787 schedule to Lagos, effective 02 August 2019
| Flight | Origin | Dep | Dest | Arrives | Freq | Aircraft |
| EY 673 | Abu Dhabi | 02:35 | Lagos | 07:10 | Mo/We /Fr/Sa | Boeing 787-9 |
| EY 674 | Lagos | 08:30 | Abu Dhabi | 19:10 | Mo/We /Fr/Sa | Boeing 787-9 |
Boeing 787 schedule to Milan, effective 01 September 2019
| Flight | Origin | Dep | Dest | Arrives | Freq | Aircraft |
| EY 81 | Abu Dhabi | 02:20 | Milan | 06:50 | Daily | Boeing 787-9 |
| EY 88 | Milan | 10:40 | Abu Dhabi | 18:55 | Daily | Boeing 787-9 |