Dhaka, May 17 -- Etihad Airways is officially jetting off to Charlotte, North Carolina, adding some serious Southern charm to its U.S. network.

Kicking off from May 4, 2026, the new four-times-a-week service makes Etihad the first airline in the region to offer direct flights to one of America's fastest-growing cities - and we're already mentally packing.

Whether you're travelling for sweet tea and skyline views or heading stateside for business, this new route brings Abu Dhabi and Charlotte closer than ever, all thanks to Etihad's snazzy Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Expect that signature Etihad service in both business and economy, plus the joy of U.S. preclearance at Zayed International Airport, so you'll arrive in Charlotte like a local (...