Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Brussels service from seven weekly flights to 11 from 15 December 2026, adding four extra frequencies on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The expanded schedule will continue to use the Airbus A321LR, configured with 160 seats across two First Suites, 14 Business Class seats and 144 Economy seats, while the route retains its daily operation on the existing pattern.
The additional departures are timed at 14:25 from Abu Dhabi and 20:50 from Brussels on the new days, extending capacity on one of Etihad’s key Belgium-UAE links. The move points to stronger demand and broader connectivity through Abu Dhabi, where the airline has been steadily building its European network. The Brussels adjustment forms part of a wider set of Etihad Europe schedule changes unveiled around the same time, reflecting continued network optimisation ahead of the winter season.