Etihad flight to Abu Dhabi diverted to Jordan after passenger medical emergency
An Etihad Airways flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi diverted to Jordan on October 17 after a passenger on board required immediate medical treatment, the airline said. According to Etihad Airways, flight EY022 from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport was diverted to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, after a passenger required immediate…
On October 17, Etihad Airways flight EY022 from Toronto to Abu Dhabi was diverted to Jordan due to a medical emergency onboard, the airline announced. The flight, originally scheduled to travel from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, was redirected to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan.
This decision was made after a passenger on the plane required immediate medical attention. Etihad Airways expressed regret for the disruption caused, and stated that their teams were helping affected passengers with their onward travel plans. The airline emphasized that passenger and crew safety and comfort remain their highest priority.
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