Etihad extends suspension of commercial flights

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All Etihad Airways scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until 6:00 AM UAE time on Friday, March 6.

A limited number of repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights continue to operate.

Guests should not travel to the airport unless they have purchased or been issued a confirmed booking within the last 24 hours.

Airport access is only allowed for passengers holding confirmed travel documentation.

Guests are advised to:

  • Check their flight status at http://etihad.com before travelling to the airport.
  • Ensure their contact details are up to date in their booking.
  • Passengers holding Etihad tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026, with original travel dates up to  March 10, 2026, may rebook free of charge onto Etihad-operated flights up to March 31, 2026.
  • Guests on all Etihad flights until March 10 may request a refund online. Those who booked through a travel agent should contact their agent directly.

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