UAE’s Etihad Airways flights to Pakistan face disruptions amid conflict with India

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced significant disruptions to its flights to and from Pakistan on May 9 and May 10 due to the ongoing closure of Pakistani airspace due to the conflict with India.

Etihad Airways has advised passengers that those transiting through Abu Dhabi and connecting to cancelled flights will not be accepted for travel from their original departure point unless they have made alternative onward travel arrangements from Abu Dhabi.

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier confirmed that all its services to Pakistan were cancelled on Friday, May 9. This included the following routes:

EY300 / EY301 – between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad

EY294 / EY295 – between Abu Dhabi and Karachi Jinnah International Airport

EY288 / EY289 – between Abu Dhabi and Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport

EY302 / EY303 – between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad International Airport

EY296 / EY297 – between Abu Dhabi and Karachi Jinnah International Airport

For Saturday, May 10, Etihad Airways has scheduled the operation of select afternoon services to Pakistan:

EY300 / EY301 – between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad International Airport

EY294 / EY295 – between Abu Dhabi and Karachi Jinnah International Airport

EY288 / EY289 – between Abu Dhabi Airport and Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport

However, the airline has also announced cancellations for the following evening services on Saturday, May 10:

EY296 / EY297 – between Abu Dhabi and Karachi Jinnah International Airport

EY302 / EY303 – between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad International Airport

EY284 / EY285 – between Abu Dhabi and Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport

The airline stated that it actively assists affected passengers with rebooking options and alternative travel plans. Etihad Airways emphasized that the situation remains dynamic and that further changes or disruptions may occur. The airline is closely monitoring developments and coordinating with the relevant authorities. In a statement, Etihad Airways reiterated that the safety of its passengers and crew remains its top priority.