Etihad Airways has added Uzbekistan to its network with new daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent, paired with a fresh codeshare deal with Uzbekistan Airways.
Why it matters
The codeshare instantly opens up eight Uzbek cities to Etihad flyers on a single ticket, while also giving Uzbekistan Airways customers a gateway into Etihad's wider network through Abu Dhabi.
What to watch
The Tashkent launch continues Etihad's broader push into Central Asia, a region several Gulf carriers have been targeting for new connecting traffic.