The Expat Flyer

Etihad Airways has announced a new three-times-weekly non-stop route between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Luxembourg (LUX). The route will launch on 29 October 2026. It will be the only direct flight between the UAE and Luxembourg and should cut 2-3 hours off the next fastest one-stop options. The schedule The outbound flight is an overnight… 

Emirates has announced a new year-round service to Finland. The airline will launch a new route between Dubai and Helsinki on 1 October 2026. This will be the only year-round service connecting Finland and the UAE. Finland has a lot to offer. A family trip to chase the Northern Lights in the Arctic Circle was… 

This summer, I had my first opportunity to experience Emirates A350 in Business Class on a daytime flight from Lyon to Dubai. It made a surprisingly good first impression. This is not a full review of the flight. I was travelling on an Eid holiday with the whole family in tow, including a small person,… 

Etihad Airways is adding Kabul to its network from 18 December 2025, marking the 31st new route announced this year. The new service will operated three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, using an Airbus A320 with eight Business Class and 150 Economy Class seats. The route reestablishes a direct air link between… 

This post includes everything you need to know to transfer your credit card, hotel and loyalty points from other programmes to Etihad Guest. Why transfer points to Etihad Guest? Etihad Guest will let you convert credit card, hotel and loyalty points from 60 partners into Etihad Guest miles. This is an excellent way to rescue small balances…