Overview
- Etihad has rolled out deep discounts on selected long‑haul tickets into Abu Dhabi for April through June, with cuts reaching about 50%.
- Demand has slumped after U.S. and U.K. warnings told travelers to avoid non‑essential trips to the UAE, which has chilled bookings and insurance coverage.
- The reductions focus on inbound itineraries, while flights departing Abu Dhabi have not seen the same price drops.
- Price checks show sharp gaps versus rivals, including a London–Sydney round trip near $910 on Etihad compared with about $2,450 on British Airways for late spring travel.
- Other Gulf carriers, including Emirates and Qatar, have not broadly matched these levels, and reports indicate prices are likely to climb again in July and August peak season.