Etihad Airways and airBaltic announce new Riga-Abu Dhabi service

Etihad Airways has announced that direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights will commence on December 16, 2013. The announcement follows the signing of a codeshare agreement between the two airlines. Subject to regulatory approvals, airBaltic will operate the new four weekly return flights using a 116 seat Airbus A319 aircraft. With seating capacity for 14 business class and 102 economy class passengers, the flights will operate on a split schedule, ensuring optimal connectivity over each airline’s respective hubs in Abu Dhabi and Riga. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “The trade, cultural and leisure ties between the UAE