Etihad Airways has confirmed that the official move to Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport will start from January 24.
The switch from Terminal 2 comes ahead of the UAE airline reverting to a double daily service out of Dublin to its Abu Dhabi hub. The airline will face greater competition this summer with the arrival of Qatar Airways, on top of existing rivalry from Emirates Airline.
Etihad said reinstating the additional flights will give passengers greater access to destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila.
Beatrice Cosgrove, General Manager for Etihad Airways in Ireland, said: “We are already looking forward to welcoming guests to our new home in Terminal 1 later this month. 2017 will be an important year in our history as we celebrate 10 years of flying guests from Ireland to the world.
“With our second daily operation from the April 1, it reflects Etihad Airways’ long-term commitment to the route and the strength of the market here in Ireland.”
The airline’s dedicated lounge for First Class, Business, Platinum and Gold frequent flyers will not be affected by the move as this area is located airside between Terminal 1 and 2.
