The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed in Lagos this morning on its first flight from Abu Dhabi. Flight EY673 departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport at 2:35 am and arrived on time at 7:10 local time. The aircraft took off on flight EY674 from Lagos at 8:30 am today. Arrive in the capital at 7:10 pm.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a two-tier system, has 299 seats, including 28 in business class and 271 in economy class.
"We are delighted to upgrade our services using a Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi-Lagos line to enhance guests' experience and to meet the growing demand for business and leisure travel to and from the largest city in Nigeria," said Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer,
"The traveler today is looking for comfort and innovation during his travels, and we aim to provide the highest levels of hospitality and advanced technological services to ensure that we offer all our guests an unforgettable travel experience."
Etihad Airways' operations began in Lagos in July 2012 and achieved significant results for the company as strong demand for this line continued in both directions.