Etihad Airways continues to operate flights for passengers

The “fifth generation” suspends “Emirates Airlines” flights to 9 American destinations

Emirates Airlines reported that due to operational concerns related to plans to deploy fifth-generation mobile network services, it will suspend its flights to some destinations in the United States as of January 19, 2022.

The carrier added on its website that the destinations covered by the suspension include Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, Newark, Orlando, San Francisco, and Seattle.

Emirates Airlines stated that customers who hold tickets to these destinations from any point will not be accepted.

At the same time, the carrier announced that its flights will continue to New York, John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, according to the usual schedule;

Pointing out that customers affected by suspended flights do not need to call immediately to rebook, as they can keep their tickets to use when flights resume.

Emirates Airlines expressed its regret for any inconvenience to customers, noting that it is working closely with aircraft manufacturers and relevant authorities to alleviate operational concerns, and hopes to resume its services to these destinations as soon as possible.

To receive the latest updates on flights, she advised to make sure to update the contact details by visiting the reservation department on the airline's website.

In addition, a spokesman for "Etihad Airways" said that the company is currently continuing to operate flights for passengers to New York, Washington DC, and Chicago, via the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

In response to Emirates Today's questions, the spokesman explained that the United States' plan to operate the fifth generation networks will not have any impact on passenger flights operated by the company at the present time.

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