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Etihad Resumes Limited Flights from Abu Dhabi Amid Regional Conflict

Etihad Airways has resumed a limited commercial flight schedule from Abu Dhabi, operating select routes to major global destinations until March 19. Passengers are advised to travel only with confirmed bookings or after direct contact from the airline. This comes as India's Civil Aviation Ministry reported 281 domestic flight cancellations, closely monitoring the situation in West Asia. Regional tensions escalated following a military strike in Iran and subsequent retaliatory attacks.

Key Points: Etihad Airways Resumes Limited Flights from Abu Dhabi

  • Limited flight schedule resumed
  • Services to major global hubs
  • Passengers must await confirmation
  • 281 Indian domestic flights cancelled
  • Regional tensions escalate
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Etihad Airways resumes limited flights from Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways resumes limited commercial flights from Abu Dhabi to global destinations until March 19 amid West Asia tensions.

"The Ministry of Civil Aviation continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. - Civil Aviation Ministry"

Abu Dhabi, March 6

Etihad Airways on Friday resumed a limited commercial flight schedule from Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

The airline will operate select routes to major global destinations until March 19. Passengers with previous bookings will be re-accommodated as soon as possible on these flights.

These services will connect the UAE capital with several major international destinations across Asia, Europe and North America.

The destinations included in the temporary schedule are Ahmedabad, Bangkok, Bengaluru, Cairo, Colombo, Delhi, Frankfurt, Hanoi, Hyderabad, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow Airport, Madrid, Male, Milan Malpensa Airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport, Mumbai, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Paris, Phuket, Riyadh, Rome, Incheon International Airport, Toronto and Zurich.

The airline has requested passengers to travel to the airport only when they are contacted directly by Etihad or hold a confirmed booking on one of these new flights.

Meanwhile, Emirates, Air Arabia and Oman Air have operated their flights to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

Air Arabia has scheduled one more flight to Sharjah from the Thiruvananthapuram airport this evening, according to airport sources.

A total of 281 flights scheduled to operate on Thursday from Indian domestic carriers were cancelled, confirmed the Civil Aviation Ministry, adding that it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia.

"The Ministry of Civil Aviation continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. As of 5 March, a total of 281 flights scheduled to operate today by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled. Passengers are advised to regularly monitor their flight status and remain attentive to updates shared through their registered contact details by their respective airlines," the MoCA posted on X.

This comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia after a joint US-Israel military strike on Saturday on Iranian territory resulted in the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other senior figures, prompting a fierce response from Tehran.

In retaliation, Iran launched waves of drone and missile attacks across multiple Arab countries as the conflict now entered its seventh day.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The article mentions 281 domestic flights cancelled in India. This conflict is causing a ripple effect far beyond West Asia. Our aviation sector is taking a hit. Authorities need to have better contingency plans.
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David E
As someone with family in Toronto, I'm relieved to see it on the list. The communication from Etihad to only travel when contacted is crucial. People shouldn't crowd the airports.
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Ananya R
While resuming flights is a positive step, the underlying issue is terrifying. The death of a Supreme Leader and the retaliation... this could spiral. India must ensure the safety of its diaspora in the Gulf. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
It's a limited schedule only until March 19. What happens after that? Airlines and our government should be more transparent about long-term plans. Passengers are left in anxiety.
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Sarah B
Glad to see connectivity to major hubs like London, Frankfurt, and New York is being restored. This is vital for global business and supply chains. Hope the other airlines follow suit quickly.

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