The airline will resume a limited number of commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi on Friday, March 6, as tensions in the Middle East enter their seventh day
Etihad Airways is set to restart a limited selection of commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi. Amongst the routes being reinstated are London and New York.
The carrier confirmed the flights will recommence on Friday, March 6, as Middle Eastern tensions reach their seventh day.
Airspace across the Middle East has been closed and flight operations thrown into chaos following coordinated strikes by Israel and the United States on multiple strategic sites in Iran on Saturday, February 28. Iran has retaliated with assaults on various countries throughout the region, sparking widespread alarm, reports the Manchester Evening News..
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Passengers and the general public have been advised against travelling to the airport unless they have received direct contact from Etihad or possess a confirmed reservation on one of these reinstated services.
Etihad Airways stated that passengers holding existing bookings will be accommodated at the earliest opportunity on these flights.
“The decision has been taken in coordination with relevant authorities following extensive safety and security assessments. Etihad continues to monitor the situation closely and will only operate flights once all safety criteria are met,” the airline wrote in a post on.
All remaining scheduled commercial operations to and from Abu Dhabi stay suspended and passengers will receive direct notification from Etihad confirming their flight status and outlining available alternatives. Visitors have been urged to keep their contact information current and check their inbox regularly for the latest developments.
“Safety remains our absolute priority, and services will operate only once all safety criteria are met,” the statement read.
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