Etihad extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flight cancellations as Saudi airport issues advisory
Etihad Airways has cancelled several flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh from October 10 to 12 due to operational disruption at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, as the airport urged passengers to confirm their flight status before travelling. The Riyadh airport issued a travel alert on Saturday, October 10, advising travellers to contact their airline directly to check whether…
Etihad Airways has suspended multiple flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh between October 10 and 12 due to operational issues at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi airport released a travel advisory on October 10, urging travelers to verify their flight status before departing. Etihad notified passengers of the cancellations via their official channels.
The airline apologized for the disruption and advised affected passengers to check flight status on their website or contact customer service for assistance. This incident adds to a series of cancellations and delays affecting flights between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia all suspending services on routes linking Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah with Riyadh and Abha.
Passengers are strongly encouraged to check with their airline for the most up-to-date information before traveling.
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