By James Wilkinson

To celebrate the launch of Melbourne flights in March 2009, Etihad Airways has a number of European and Middle Eastern destinations on sale.

An Etihad Airways Airbus A340-600 aircraft

Economy class return airfares (including taxes and charges) on offer include: Dublin from $1,621; Frankfurt from $1,640; London from $1,717; Paris from $1,654; Moscow from $1,609; Abu Dhabi or Dubai from $1,591; and Cairo from $1,617.

Airfares are on sale until December 31, 2008 and are valid for departures between March 30 and June 7, 2009.

Etihad also has a number of destinations on sale for first and business class. For bookings and more details contact Etihad Airways on 1800 998 995.