Alamein International Airport received its first scheduled Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi on Thursday, marking the launch of a new regular air route between the two cities.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is opening 7 new routes, including one from Bucharest. The new flights will directly connect the Romanian capital with Abu Dhabi, starting from March 16,

Etihad Airways is capitalizing on the opportunity created by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s upcoming shutdown, unveiling seven new routes from the UAE capital that will fill gaps left by the ULCC’s exit.