Etihad, Luxair taking bookings for autumn Middle East routes

Etihad and Luxair have opened bookings for autumn-winter routes to the United Arab Emirates from Luxembourg, signaling cautious optimism amid Middle East tensions and peace talks. Etihad formally launched Luxembourg-Abu Dhabi service, with four weekly departures from Findel to Zayed International Airport, available for October through December this year. Luxair followed with non-stop routes to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, scheduled Oct-March, though the airlines emphasized safety and potential schedule adjustments in response to regional events. The new services come as U.S.-Iran peace discussions in Geneva raise expectations of reopened Hormuz traffic; carriers stress ongoing monitoring by authorities and safety-first planning.