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Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi‑Riyadh flights after travel alert
Etihad cancelled multiple Abu Dhabi‑Riyadh flights through Oct 12 following an operational disruption at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Etihad Airways announced the cancellation of several flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh from 10 October to 12 October after King Khalid International Airport issued a travel alert urging passengers to verify their flight status.
What happened
The airline listed specific flights affected on each day, including EY555, EY556, EY559 and EY560 on 10 October; EY551, EY552, EY555, EY556, EY559 and EY560 on 11 October; and EY551 and EY552 on 12 October. The airport’s advisory asked travellers to contact airlines directly before heading to the terminal.
What was said
Etihad said the situation remained dynamic and that passengers should check the airline’s website or app for the latest status. The carrier apologised for the inconvenience and offered assistance via phone, live chat and social media.
Key facts
- Etihad cancelled Abu Dhabi‑Riyadh flights from 10‑12 Oct due to a travel alert at Riyadh airport. (gulfnews.com)
- King Khalid International Airport advised passengers to confirm flight status before travelling. (gulfnews.com)
- Cancelled flights included EY555, EY556, EY559 and EY560 on 10 Oct; EY551, EY552, EY555, EY556, EY559 and EY560 on 11 Oct; EY551 and EY552 on 12 Oct. (gulfnews.com)
- Etihad urged travellers to check its website or app for updates and offered support via phone, live chat and social media. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Etihad Cancels Abu Dhabi-Riyadh Flights Amid Saudi Airport Travel Alert”
