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Emirates and Etihad extend Bahrain and Kuwait flight cancellations amid regional tensions

Emirates airline and Etihad have extended cancellations on flights between the UAE and Bahrain and Kuwait, with travel disruptions now entering a third consecutive week owing to regional tensions. " Etihad Airways flights between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Bahrain International Airport have been cancelled due to operational reasons," the airline said on its website. "The safety and…

Emirates and Etihad extend Bahrain and Kuwait flight cancellations amid regional tensions

Emirates and Etihad airlines have extended their flight cancellations between the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait due to ongoing regional tensions. Etihad has cancelled flights EY653 and EY654 between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait International Airport, while Emirates has suspended its three daily Bahrain flights and four daily Kuwait services until at least August 5.

These disruptions are not limited to UAE airlines, as other international carriers such as British Airways, KLM, and Lufthansa Group have also adjusted their schedules due to airspace restrictions and operational uncertainty in the region.

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