Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Etihad Airways is expanding its Airbus A380 operations in 2026, matching pre-pandemic levels to cater to the growing demand for high-end leisure and business travel. The aircraft will return to a higher daily frequency on several key international routes, with up to seven daily departures from Abu Dhabi.

The Gulf carrier confirmed it will fly the superjumbo to London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Singapore, and Toronto throughout the year, and to Tokyo Narita from June to November, starting June 17, replacing the A350-1000.

Etihad's A380 fleet features a four-class seating layout with a total of 486 seats. Each unit is fitted with 11 The Residence suites and first-class apartments, 70 business class, and 405 econo...