Is Etihad bigger than Emirates?

Etihad offers 160 routes compared to Emirates 339 routes. Etihad has a modern fleet of A380's, B787, B777, A320, and A330's. Emirates has a fleet consisting of A380's and B777's only whether you are flying long or short haul.



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