A second daily flight will be est

A second daily flight to be esablished on October 30, providing guests with a total 14 flights per week between Abu Dhabi and the Filipino capital.

 Both daily frequencies will be operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft in the skies.

 “As one of our biggest markets for point-to-point travel, Etihad is proud to offer our guests a greater choice of options and easier access between the UAE and Manila," said Martin Drew, senior vice president, global sales and cargo, Etihad Airways.

 "Our double-daily service will provide the large Filippino population in the UAE with convenient access to visit family and loved ones back home and support the recovery in tourism as more holidaymakers flock to discover the stunning islands of the Philippines.”

 The combined double-daily flights will see Etihad offer 450,000 seats annually between Abu Dhabi and Manila, representing a year-on-year capacity increase of 75 percent.