UAE airlines on Friday said some of their flights were cancelled and delayed due to Israel’s attack on Iran on Friday morning.
Abu Dhabi-based national carrier Etihad Airways cancelled select services to and from Tel Aviv on Friday, June 13, as Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport was closed until further notice, and Israel’s air defence units stood at high alert for possible retaliatory strikes from Iran.
The UAE carrier said it is assisting impacted guests with alternative travel arrangements. Guests are advised to check the status of their flight at the Etihad website, or its app.
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“This remains an evolving situation, and further changes or disruptions may occur. Etihad continues to monitor developments closely in coordination with the relevant authorities. The safety of our guests and crew remains our highest priority, and we regret any inconvenience caused,” said Etihad Airways.
Temporary closure of airspace
Meanwhile, flydubai said that due to the temporary closure of airspace over Iran and Israel in the early hours of 13 June, some flydubai flights have been impacted.
“Flights to Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Iran and Israel have been suspended and a number of flights have been cancelled, rerouted or have returned to their destination of origin. We are monitoring the situation in the region closely and adjusting our flight schedule accordingly. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority. We are in direct contact with passengers whose travel plans have been affected,” said the Dubai-based carrier.
It advised passengers to ensure that their contact details are up to date and check the status of their flights on its website.
Importantly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation against Iran will continue for many days.
Israel reportedly targeted Iran’s nuclear, military sites and missile sites early hours of Friday.
