Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to rebook their tickets if necessary.
Etihad Airways urges passengers not to travel to the airport without confirmed tickets
Etihad Airways has urged guests and members of the public not to travel to Abu Dhabi airport unless they have been contacted directly by the airline and provided with confirmed ticket details. Access to the airport may be restricted for those without verified travel documentation.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status on the airline’s official website and wait for further communication before heading to the airport.
The airline emphasised that safety remains its highest priority and thanked travellers for their cooperation and understanding.
Flight suspension extended
Etihad Airways has extended the suspension of all scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 2:00 pm UAE time on Wednesday, March 4, citing ongoing regional airspace disruptions.
Guidance for travellers
- Check your flight status at etihad.com before going to the airport.
- Ensure your contact details in the booking are up to date.
- Guests with tickets issued on or before 28 February 2026, for travel up to 7 March, may rebook free of charge on Etihad-operated flights until 18 March.
- Refund requests for flights until 7 March can be submitted via Etihad’s online form or through travel agents.
- Due to a high volume of calls, passengers seeking refunds are encouraged to use the online form to avoid delays.
- The airline reiterated that safety remains the top priority and thanked passengers for their cooperation.
