Etihad suspends Damascus flights

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier announced on Thursday that it had suspended flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus with immediate effect and until further notice.

“The decision, while not taken lightly, has been made due to the deteriorating security position in Syria,” the airline said in a statement. “The safety of passengers and crew is paramount to the airline. Etihad Airways will notify affected passengers and offer a full refund for unused tickets,” the statement said.