Episode 179, Javier Alija, Head of Network Planning and Alliances, Etihad. 3 new routes for Africa as the carrier spreads its wings

On 30th September, Etihad, the Abu Dhabi based international airline announced that they will be launching 3 new routes to the African continent. Starting in November, the airline will begin serving Cape Town, Johannesburg and Zanzibar.  In this episode, we are going to discover why these routes were chosen, how Etihad views Africa as an opportunity and how it views cooperation with airline partners in the sun-Saharan region. To do this, I was joined by Javier Alija, the Head of Network Planning and alliances at Etihad.  You can plan and book your next trip with Etihad at www.etihad.com