Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Barcelona, effective 22 February 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently operating the recently launched route.

The deployment of 787 Dreamliner to Barcelona has been timed to coincide with the Mobile World Conference taking place in the city from 25-28 February, during which Etihad Airways will provide daily flights. The airline will increase frequency to a permanent daily operation from 31 March.

The service will feature 299 seats (28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats), a capacity increase of six seats in Business and 31 in Economy in each direction, and an increase in belly-hold cargo capacity of four tonnes.

Timetable

Boeing 787 schedule to Barcelona, effective 22 February 2019.

Flight	Origin	Departs	Destination	Arrives	Frequency	Aircraft
EY 49	Abu Dhabi	02:20	Barcelona	07:15	Daily*	Boeing 787-9
EY 50	Barcelona	10:10	Abu Dhabi	20:00	Daily*	Boeing 787-9

*Permanent daily operation from 31 March 2019.

Etihad Airways operates an extensive codeshare partnership with Air Europa (UX) allowing guests a seamless transfer with the Spanish airline’s services between Barcelona and Madrid. Etihad also codeshares with Air Europa beyond Madrid to 19 cities in Europe, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation Group Chief Commercial Officer, said, “Together with Madrid, also operated by the 787-9 Dreamliner, the move will guarantee product consistency and more convenient travel options for our customers travelling to and from Spain, ensuring they experience the quietest cabins and our latest in-flight products and innovations.”

All departures and arrivals are listed in local time.