Etihad Airways extends flight suspension until 2 pm Tuesday

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Etihad Airways has announced that regional airspace closures continue to impact its operations, and all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 2:00pm UAE time on Tuesday, March 3.

The airline advised passengers to: 

Check their flight status on etihad.com before heading to the airport.

Ensure their contact details are updated in their booking.

Passengers holding Etihad-issued tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026, with original travel dates up to March 7, 2026, may rebook free of charge on Etihad-operated flights until March 18, 2026.

Passengers booked on any Etihad flights up to March 7 may also request a full refund via etihad.com/en/help/refund or through their travel agent. 

The airline noted that it is currently experiencing high call volumes, which may result in longer-than-usual wait times. Guests seeking refunds are advised to use the online refund request form