Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has canceled some services to Kuwait for four days. The airline said in a statement that the service was canceled due to reasons beyond its control. Flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport have been cancelled. Officials stated that the service will be suspended from today till November 2.
The decision affected flights EY 651 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait and EY 652 flying from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi. The airline said it is ready to re-book passengers on these flights on alternative flights and provide full refunds. Passengers should contact airline officials directly. Alternatively, visit etihad.com/manage to find out more. This will ensure that airline users are updated with the latest flight information via SMS or email.
Users can contact the airline’s local phone numbers, live chat and social media accounts to make any changes to their bookings. Meanwhile, other Etihad Airways flights to Gulf countries are still operating from Abu Dhabi during this period.
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