Etihad Airlines made its first landing at Ben Gurion Airport • "This is the best reception we have received" • Israelis will be able to enter Abu Dhabi without the need for isolation
One of the best airlines in the world
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The first scheduled flight of the Etihad airline from Abu Dhabi landed today (Tuesday) at Ben Gurion Airport.
This is one of the best airlines in the world that will operate regular flights on the Israel-Abu Dhabi route from today.
The airline’s CEO, Tony Douglas, opened with an exciting speech: “I have never encountered such a good reception.
We in the Etihad family are proud, excited and feel great honor to be here today thanks to the Abrahamic Agreements.
The ability to allow citizens of both countries to visit each other is simply amazing and it is a privilege.
On the other side, in Abu Dhabi, you will all receive a similar welcome and we are waiting for your arrival.
Thank you all very much on behalf of the Etihad family.
You gave us pride. "
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Israel, Muhammad al-Hajah: "Israel and the United Arab Emirates have proven that a dream can become a reality and we have much more to look forward to in relations between the two countries. Emirates and Air Arab Airlines will also start flying to Israel soon."
The ambassador finished in Hebrew and said: "I am happy to be here, thank you."
The arrival of the airline from Abu Dhabi is expected to change the map of Israel's aviation and tourism with a level of service and options not seen before.
Thanks to the entry of airlines from the Emirates, flights to the east are expected to be cheaper and shorter.
Yesterday, it was decided in the Emirates to allow Israelis to enter Abu Dhabi without the need for isolation, for the first time ever.
Abu Dhabi is considered an amazing tourist destination with a huge variety of attractions, luxury hotels and beautiful beaches.
Etihad is almost regularly at the top of the best airline rankings and its fleet also includes the largest aircraft in the world, the Airbus 380, which has a luxury department that includes three rooms - a living room, a bedroom and a shower room and toilet.
The event was also attended by Ben Gurion Airport CEO Shmuel Zakai, the Israeli Ambassador to the Emirates of Eitan Na'a and other senior officials.
