Etihad to Double Daily Service Between Abu Dhabi and Chicago Starting June 15, 2026

Etihad Airways will launch twice-daily flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Chicago (ORD) starting June 15, 2026, using Airbus A350-1000s

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Affects 5 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Emirates, Etihad...).

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Etihad Airways is expanding its Chicago service from once daily to twice daily, effective June 15, 2026. This makes Chicago Etihad's largest US market by capacity. The airline will operate two flights daily using Airbus A350-1000s with 371 seats (44 business, 327 economy). The schedule includes EY9/EY10 (morning departure/arrival) and the new EY11/EY12 (midday departure). This is only the second route where Etihad offers double daily service, following New York

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