Etihad Airways suspends operations through Iranian airspace over Straits of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 22 (IBNS): Following the decision on Friday of the US Federal Aviation Administration to restrict US airline operations in Iranian-controlled airspace, Etihad Airways said it consulted closely with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and other UAE airlines to evaluate the US action.
Etihad Airways has subsequently suspended operations through Iranian airspace over the Straits of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, and will use alternative flight paths on a number of routes to and from Abu Dhabi until further notice.
These changes will cause delays on some departures from Abu Dhabi, due to increased congestion in available airspace, and will increase journey times on some routes.
The safety of our passengers and staff is the highest priority for Etihad Airways, and we are continually engaging with regulatory authorities and conducting our own risk assessments to ensure that our standards are not compromised.
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