Flights from UAE to Pakistan, India: On Wednesday: the carrier had told the extension of flight suspensions from Pakistan, India was until “further notice”.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways told the suspension of passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka may be extended beyond August 7, 2021.
“Following the latest UAE Government directives, passenger travel from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to the UAE and Etihad’s network have been suspended until August 7, 2021. Please note this is an evolving situation, and this date may have to be extended in line with government mandates,” the carrier said in a statement to Khaleej Times.
The UAE’s national carrier earlier announced that flights from the Indian subcontinent would also remain suspended until August 7.
Emirates airline has also announced the suspension of incoming scheduled passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Srilanka, and Bangladesh to the UAE until at least August 7. Any further extension of restrictions remains under review.