UAE–Saudi flights: Etihad issues new travel update after Riyadh airport attack

Etihad Airways has extended its cancellations of flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until October 13, due to ongoing disruptions in the region. The airline's latest update comes after an attack in Saudi Arabia that killed 12 people and injured 309, resulting in the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

On Sunday, October 11, Etihad experienced widespread flight disruptions, including cancellations and delays to services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, as well as to several Saudi destinations such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Medina, and Abha. The airline has advised passengers to check their flight status before traveling due to the possibility of further changes.

The affected flights include:

- October 11: EY573 (Abu Dhabi to Dammam), EY574 (Dammam to Abu Dhabi), EY601 (Abu Dhabi to Jeddah), EY559 (Abu Dhabi to Riyadh), and EY560 (Riyadh to Abu Dhabi)

- October 12: EY575 (Abu Dhabi to Dammam), EY576 (Dammam to Abu Dhabi), EY601 (Abu Dhabi to Jeddah), EY602 (Jeddah to Abu Dhabi), EY603 (Abu Dhabi to Jeddah), EY604 (Jeddah to Abu Dhabi), and EY559 (Abu Dhabi to Riyadh), EY560 (Riyadh to Abu Dhabi)

- October 13: EY575 (Abu Dhabi to Dammam), EY576 (Dammam to Abu Dhabi), EY602 (Jeddah to Abu Dhabi), EY603 (Abu Dhabi to Jeddah), EY604 (Jeddah to Abu Dhabi), and EY551 (Abu Dhabi to Riyadh), EY552 (Riyadh to Abu Dhabi)

Etihad Airlines apologizes for the inconvenience caused and assures that its top priority is the safety and comfort of its guests and crew. Passengers affected by these changes can contact the airline's customer support for assistance with their bookings and travel arrangements.