The National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management and the General Authority of Civil Aviation have issued directives to approximate the date for suspending all incoming and outgoing flights and connecting flights in the United Arab Emirates to this day with the aim of reducing the outbreak of the new Corona virus (COFED-19), and protecting citizens, residents and international travelers.
Accordingly, Etihad Airways will suspend all flights to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport for a period of 14 days as a start or until different directions are issued by the relevant authorities, while all aircraft located outside the country will be allowed before 23:59 (local time) from today, Tuesday, 24 March 2020 Completion of its flights to Abu Dhabi as planned, to arrive on March 25 as a deadline and carrying passengers who are allowed to enter the country according to the restrictions currently imposed.
The company apologizes for any inconvenience caused by these procedures to its guests during this difficult period and the team continues to make all efforts to help them and inform them about the available alternative options.
Guests with flight suspension are also kindly requested to visit etihad.com/travelalerts for re-booking options.
Etihad continues to follow the directions of local and international government authorities and works to implement an emergency plan to assist affected clients, and will announce the resumption of its flights through the usual channels once the ban is lifted.