Etihad grows footprint in Africa as flights to Nairobi double

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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies.

Starting 15 December 2025, Etihad will double its flights to Nairobi, Kenya, increasing to 14 weekly services.

The expansion follows the addition of Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airlines’ Joint Venture agreement, and a codeshare arrangement with Air Seychelles.

Etihad will also collaborate on six weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Mahe starting May 2025, offering access to exotic destinations like Praslin and Mauritius via Air Seychelles direct service beyond Mahe.

Under the codeshare agreement, Etihad customers can enjoy the same baggage allowance, complimentary food and drink, and inflight entertainment, with Etihad Guest members earning miles on each flight.