Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 28 September, 2009: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) hosted today the official launch event welcoming the Ukraine International Airlines’ new direct service from the Ukraininan capital Kiev to the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Water cannon salute for the airline

The aircraft was greeted with a Water Canon Salute as the presentation flight from Kiev Borispol International Airport (KBP) arrived at 13:10 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The guests were then checked in through the Golden Glass Service and escorted to the launch ceremony held in the Al Dar Lounge.

The new service using a Boeing 737 offers twice weekly flights which are scheduled to depart from Kiev Monday and Friday at 14:20, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 20:30 and departing the following morning, Tuesday and Saturday, at 01:55 to arrive back in Kiev at 06:45. The flight takes an average of five and a half hours offering both business and economy class seating and tickets start from approximately AED 1,200 one way.

The operation is timed to allow easy transfer for passengers onto the world wide network of onward services offered from the Abu Dhabi International Airport and will support the growing business links between the Ukraine and the UAE. Recently the Ukraine and UAE Business Council was established to facilitate trade and economic relations between the two nations, realising the scope of the commercial business opportunities available.

President of Ukraine International Airlines, Yuri Miroshnikov, commented:
“The new route to Abu Dhabi has been eagerly anticipated by business customers wishing to take advantage of the convenient new direct service, as well as leisure travelers looking to Abu Dhabi for a unique tourism destination.”

Ahmed Al Haddabi, Senior Vice President of Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s Airport Operations, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Ukraine International Airlines in this cofficial launch ceremony. Its new route to Kiev expands the portfolio of European destinations serviced directly from Abu Dhabi International Airport, and consequently the range of destinations we offer to our community. 

“Business and leisure travelers to and from the Ukraine can now take advantage of the fast and efficient transfer facilities at Abu Dhabi International Airport, whilst the new route offers a chance for the two destinations to promote their unique and diverse tourism propositions to a new market.”

“At Terminal 1, Ukraine International Airlines’ passengers will find the quick transfer times efficient and seamless to Etihad Airways and other airlines. We continue to increase connectivity and the range and breadth of services we offer our customers from further afield”.

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About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC):
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4th March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure.

In September 2006 ADAC took over responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain international Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen private jet airport, formerly Al Bateen military airbase, and Sir Baniyas Island Airport to its portfolio. These airports all serve different segments of the marketplace and help contribute to Abu Dhabi’s development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the large scale AED 25 (US $6.8) billion re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 20 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed. A new ATC tower and the Midfield Terminal Complex will complete the redevelopment within the next few years.

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