Etihad Airways: less Seychelles, 787 in Rabat and comfort kits

The airline Etihad Airways will offer this winter only four flights a week between Abu Dhabi and the archipelago Seychelles while its line to Rabat in Morocco will be operated in Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from the beginning of October. The Italian perfume brand Acqua di Parma will appear next month in the comfort kits distributed in Business class and in First .

From from October 30, 2018, the UAE national airline will offer only four flights per week between its base at Abu Dhabi and Victoria Airport on the island of Mahé operated in Airbus A320 can accommodate 16 passengers in Business class and 120 in Economy (against five last winter and seven this summer). The departures will then be scheduled according to Airlineroute Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 8:50 to arrive at 13:35, the return flights leaving the archipelago of the Indian Ocean at 14:50 to land at 19:25. Etihad Airways shares its codes on this line with Air Seychelles of which it is a shareholder (6 flights per week), in indirect competition with Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways.

In Morocco, Etihad Airways will replace on October 3 the usual Airbus A330-300 (8 + 32 + 191) deployed twice a week between Abu Dhabi and the airport Rabat-Salé by a 787-9 Dreamliner configured to accommodate 8 passengers in First, 28 in Business class and 199 in Economy (ie 4 seats more). Departures will then be scheduled Wednesday and Friday at 10:40 (arrival at 16:00), with returns from Morocco taking off at 19:40 (arrival the next day at 6:20). The Emirati company remains without competition on this line inaugurated in January 2016, its second towards the country after that to Casablanca (which benefits every day from a Dreamliner since last May).

Recalling that a third weekly rotation is put in Rabat every Saturday until September 29, the commercial director of Etihad Aviation Group Robin Kamark said in a statement: " Morocco is a very important destination on the Etihad network, highlighting the cultural and commercial links between the Kingdom and the UAE. Our flights to Rabat and Casablanca have proved extremely popular with both Emirati and Moroccan nationals; the arrival of the 787 Dreamliner on all our Moroccan services will now allow our customers to travel with the same award winning cabs, seats and innovative products ". Etihad Airways has entered into a code-share partnership with Royal Air Maroc since May 2007, the Moroccan carrier placing its code AT on Etihad services to Abu Dhabi from Rabat and Casablanca; Etihad Airways places its code EY on RAM services between Casablanca and Agadir, Marrakech and Tangiers, and subject to government approvals between Casablanca and Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire, Conakry in Guinea and Dakar in Senegal

Finally, the new comfort kits which will be distributed in premium classes by Etihad Airways from August, marked by the arrival of the Italian perfume brand Acqua di Parma :

Business Class: The cheerful and relaxed elegance of the Italian style Acqua di Parma, inspired by the world of Colonia, is the perfect complement to your business class experience. Two exclusive products from Colonia are included with its sunny shades of yellow Parma, the distinctive and fresh color signature of Acqua di Parma, presented on an exclusive valet tray.
Accreditation Kits
Colonia 1.5ml – The signature perfume of the universe Acqua di Parma radiates vivid notes and citrus of golden Italian fruits.
Colonia hand cream 10ml – New creation Acqua di Parma, this light and quickly absorbed emulsion combines kernel oil with apricot, panthenol and shea butter to provide a protective and soothing effect, enhanced by the fresh and crystalline notes of Colonia.
The Business Class Amenity Kit will include a variety of comfort items including eye masks, socks, toothbrush and toothpaste. On request, you can also ask our crew for a shaving kit, ear plugs and a comb.

First class: Acqua di Parma adds a touch of pure Italian style to the cabin Etihad Airways First Class, with two elegant and exclusive suites, reserved for individual suites and bathrooms, with the iconic and fresh Colonia fragrance. Première guests will receive a simple and contemporary beauty set containing three sophisticated perfumes from Colonia and products in yellow Parma, the hallmark of Acqua di Parma.
Accreditation kits
Colonia 5ml – A miniature version the classic perfume Acqua di Parma Colonia in the iconic Art Deco bottle. With its subtle citrus notes, the perfume is a timeless classic: the symbol of relaxed and authentic Italian elegance.
Colonia Lip Balm 3ml – A light and precious formula with shea butter and vitamin C, so that the lips are wonderfully soft.
Colonia Body Lotion 40ml – A light and velvety emulsion, scented with the subtle notes of Colonia. This rapidly absorbed body lotion is enriched with jojoba oil to deeply hydrate the skin and make it pleasantly soft and smooth.
The Premier Amenity Kit will include a variety of comfort items, including eye masks, socks, toothbrush and toothpaste. On request, you can also ask our crew for a shaving kit, ear plugs and a comb.

Residence: Guests of the Residence in first class can now relax and enjoy the easy elegance of Acqua di Parma – the ideal partner for Etihad's famous three-bedroom apartment in the sky
Pleasure kits
Colonia Pura 20ml – A modern and light fragrance, embodying the joy to live pure Italian and infusing a new light in the citrus structure of Colonia, presented in the iconic Art Deco bottle.
Magnolia Nobile 20ml – A charismatic, refined and feminine eau de parfum with crystalline tones of bergamot, lemon and citron, marrying the intensity of a rich bouquet of flowers, whose absolute protagonist is the vibrant magnolia.
Colonia Lip Balm 3ml – A light and precious formula with u shea butter and vitamin C, so that the lips are wonderfully soft.
Colonia Glycerin Soap 50gr – A delicate, elegant and gently rounded soap made using ancient craft techniques, embossed with the royal coat of arms of the Duchy of Parma. The formula is enriched with the soothing properties of glycerin, while the silky texture of the soap creates a soft foam that releases the crystalline citrus notes of Colonia.
Colonia Amenity Kit 40ml – A selection of products that recreate the dazzling atmosphere of Colonia. The Shower Gel is formulated with wheat proteins, aloe vera and coconut oil to gently clean the skin leaving it deliciously fresh and fragrant. The shampoo is rich in active ingredients for a restructuring effect for all hair types, leaving the hair shiny, soft and easy to comb. The conditioner restores tone and vitality to the hair, thanks to a high concentration of deeply penetrating nutrients. The body lotion completes the Acqua di Parma ritual with a sensation of freshness and relaxation.

Acqua di Parma products will also be offered in the bathrooms and showers of the First Class Lounge & Spa at the international airport of Abu Dhabi.