Oman- Etihad to reroute flights due to airspace restrictions

Etihad Airways has suspended operations through the 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.

The airline stated this follows the decision of the US Federal Aviation Administration to restrict US airline operations in the Iranian-controlled airspace. 'Etihad Airways consulted closely with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and other UAE airlines to evaluate the US action.'

The airline said that the 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 passengers and staff is the highest priority for Etihad Airways. We are continually engaging with regulatory authorities and conducting our own risk assessments to ensure that our standards are not compromised.

'Etihad Airways will provide updates of affected flights on its website www.etihad.com. For further information, please call the contact centre on +971 600 555 666, or check the status of your flight on www.etihad.com, or through our mobile app,' it stated.

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