"Functions as the U.S. departure point for a newly announced nonstop Etihad service to Abu Dhabi, with flights leaving at 6:40 p.m.; the direct routing cuts roughly three hours off typical itineraries that currently require connections and is being promoted as a strategic addition to the region’s air links." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines