China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Abu Dhabi flight

China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights linking Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on April 28, becoming the first Chinese airline to launch this route, announced the Shanghai-based carrier on Monday.

The Shanghai-Abu Dhabi flight will be jointly operated by China Eastern and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and from Abu Dhabi later on the same day (local time).