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Etihad Airways Announces Worldwide January Sale For Guests Travelling From Sri Lanka

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Fantastic savings on Economy and Business Class return fares to a variety of destinations in Europe, UK, US, Australia and Africa

Colombo, SRI LANKA – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is offering travellers from Sri Lanka fantastic savings in itsJanuary sale.

Guests travelling in Business and Economy Class from Colombo can choose from a range of destinations across Europe, United States, Australia and Africa. Tickets are on sale until January 30 and are valid for travel between February 13 and December 10 for Business Class; and between March 1 and December 10 for Economy Class passengers. 

Etihad Airways currently operates twice-daily scheduled flights from the capital Colombo to the airline’s Abu Dhabi hub offering convenient connections and seamless journeys to destinations worldwide.

Business Class return fares to Melbourne start at LKR 305,377; London at LKR 222,014; New York at LKR 256,782; Milan at LKR 189,394; Los Angeles at LKR 297,282; Johannesburg at LKR 193,509; Paris at LKR 181,844; Frankfurt at LKR 175,952; Amsterdam at LKR 218,370; Zurich at LKR 186,802; Abu Dhabi at LKR 112,057; Venice at LKR 287,004 and Istanbul at LKR 173,367. 

Economy Class return fares to Melbourne start at LKR 101,177; London at LKR 75,565; New York at LKR 91,682; Milan at LKR 54,194; Los Angeles at LKR 111,082; Johannesburg at LKR 68,209; Paris at LKR 67,243; Frankfurt at LKR 71,952; Amsterdam at LKR 56,670; Zurich at LKR 68,002; Abu Dhabi at LKR 46,857; Venice at LKR 65,704 and Istanbul at LKR 54,667. 

Along with great connections, Etihad Airways’ guests are able to pre-clear US Immigration and Customs before boarding their US-bound flights at Abu Dhabi International Airport saving significant time on arrival. This unique facility is the first and only one of its kind in the Middle East, enabling international travellers to arrive as domestic passengers in the USA, avoiding the need to queue at immigration. The pre-clearance in Abu Dhabi is the only such facility available to guests travelling from Sri Lanka. 

Members of Etihad Guest, the airline’s loyalty programme, will also be able to earn Etihad Guest Miles on all bookings during the sale. Guest Miles can be used for redemption towards free tickets, upgrades, or for purchases of over 3,000 products from the Etihad Guest online Reward Shop.

All fares are bookable online at etihad.com, through Etihad Airways’ reservation office by calling 4766500, or through a local travel agent.

Lead-in fares, all-inclusive of taxes, to select destinations in Etihad Airways’ network include:

DESTINATION

ECONOMY CLASS RETURN (LKR)

BUSINESS CLASS RETURN (LKR)

MELBOURNE

101,177

305,377

LONDON

75,565

222,014

NEW YORK

91,682

256,782

MILAN

54,194

189,394

LOS ANGELES

111,082

297,282

JOHANNESBURG

68,209

193,509

PARIS

67,243

181,844

FRANKFURT

71,952

175,952

AMSTERDAM

56,670

218,370

ZURICH

68,002

186,802

ABU DHABI

46,857

112,057

VENICE

65,704

287,004

ISTANBUL

54,667

173,367

Information about other destinations and special fares on offer can be found on the airline’s website.