Etihad Airways cancelled all Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flights until 19 October 2026 and dropped some Dammam and Jeddah services from 12 to 15 October, Gulf News reported. The airline said the situation "remains fluid". Houthi missiles had killed 13 people at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on 10 and 11 October.

Iranian retaliatory strikes on 1 March 2026 killed one person and injured seven at Zayed International Airport, Etihad's Abu Dhabi hub. After the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's 14 July bulletin, 13 foreign airlines extended suspensions of flights to the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar through October. Etihad kept flying most of its network and cancelled only its Kuwait and Bahrain services.

An Amiri decree from Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan created Etihad as the UAE's national airline in July 2003, and it began flying that November. It is headquartered in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, and has been owned by ADQ, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, since October 2022. Its chief executive is Antonoaldo Neves.

Common Questions

Where is Etihad Airways based?

Etihad is headquartered in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, and its hub is Zayed International Airport.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etihad_Airways

Why did Etihad Airways cut Kuwait flights in July 2026?

Etihad cut its Kuwait services on 19-20 July 2026 after Kuwait International Airport suspended flights following renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks.Source: event

Which other airlines cut Kuwait flights alongside Etihad?

Emirates, Air Arabia, FlyDubai and Kuwait's own flag carrier Kuwait Airways all rescheduled or cut Kuwait services after missile and drone attacks shut Kuwait International Airport on 18 July 2026.Source: Lowdown

Has Etihad banned Iranian passengers?

Yes, Etihad barred all Iranian nationals from UAE entry or transit in March 2026, joining Emirates and FlyDubai in a coordinated ban.Source: event

Is Etihad flying to Riyadh?

Etihad cancelled all Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flights until 19 October 2026 after Houthi strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, and said further schedule changes were possible.Source: https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-airways-cancels-all-riyadh-flights-until-october-19-suspends-services-to-jeddah-and-dammam-1.500707746

Did Etihad keep flying during the Iran war?

Yes. As of 20 July 2026 Etihad flew most of its network from Zayed International Airport and had cancelled only its Kuwait and Bahrain services, while 13 foreign airlines suspended Gulf flights through October.Source: event

Who owns Etihad Airways?

ADQ, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, has owned Etihad since October 2022.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etihad_Airways

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