Etihad Airways to Cut Flights on Multiple Routes Starting in 2027

The airline will reduce service frequency on several international and regional routes.

By SafarSamachar Desk12 Nov 2026, 12:04 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Etihad Airways plans to reduce capacity on routes in the first quarter of 2027.
2Boston (BOS) will go from once-daily service to four times per week.
3Toronto (YYZ) will lose the Airbus A380 superjumbo and will be replaced with a smaller aircraft.
4Phuket (HKT) will be reduced from 36 weekly flights to 28.

Etihad Airways is cutting flight capacity on multiple routes beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The changes include reducing service frequency on routes to Boston, Charlotte, Atlanta, Toronto, Frankfurt, Moscow, Malé, Phuket, Krabi, Hanoi, and Kuala Lumpur.

The airline will replace the Airbus A380 on Toronto flights with a smaller aircraft. Some destinations, including Phuket, will see a reduction in the number of weekly flights.

These changes may affect travel plans for passengers flying to and from these cities starting early next year.

Travelers with existing bookings may need to check for any potential disruptions, especially on routes that are seeing significant service reductions. The airline has not provided specific reasons for the cuts, but the changes are expected to take effect in early 2027.

What this means for travellers

Travelers flying to Boston, Toronto, Phuket, or other affected routes in early 2027 should check for updated flight schedules, as Etihad Airways is reducing service frequency and changing aircraft on several routes.

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