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Etihad Airways flight EY556 from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) on 5 October has returned to stand in King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and has experienced an extended technical delay which resulted in the operating crew exceeding their maximum duty hours.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience to the flight; our teams are preparing an alternative aircraft so that you may continue your journey to Zayed International Airport (AUH) this evening.

 

You can see the latest status of this flight at Flight status.

 

If you have a question, we're here to help. Visit Contact us – Etihad Airways for our local phone numbers, live chat and social media accounts.

 

The safety and comfort of our guests and crew is our number one priority. We apologize for any inconvenience to your travel plans.

Etihad Airways flight EY560 from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) on 5 October has been delayed due to operational reasons.  

  

We apologise for the delay and our teams are doing their best to help you on your journey. 

  

If you are booked on this flight, please check your contact details are up to date by visiting etihad.com/contactme. This will ensure we can update you via SMS or email with the latest flight information. 

  

If you need to make changes to your booking or have a question, we’re here to help. Visit Contact us - Etihad Airways for our local phone numbers, live chat and social media accounts.  

  

The safety and comfort of our guests and crew is our number one priority. We apologise for the inconvenience to your travel plans.  

Frequently asked questions

Here’s a description of each flight status:

  • Departed: The flight has left its point of origin.

  • Delayed: We’re expecting this flight to depart later than planned. The original departure time will be crossed out, and the new departure and arrival times will be in red.

  • Scheduled: We’re expecting this flight to depart as planned.

  • On time: Shown on the day of travel, this indicates the flight is operating at the planned time.  

  • Arrived: This flight has landed on time.

  • Arrived late: This flight landed later than scheduled. The planned arrival time will be crossed out, and the actual arrival time will be in red.

  • Awaiting response: Information for this flight is yet to be updated. Please check again later.

If both of your flights are operated by Etihad, we’ll manage this for you, so there’s nothing you need to do. We’ll rebook your connecting flight and you’ll be able to view the amended details at etihad.com/manage.    

 

If your connecting flight is operated by another airline, please contact them for assistance. 

 

For all Etihad flights, please ensure your contact details are up to date at etihad.com/manage so that we can alert you of any changes to your trip.

It is rare that Etihad flights are cancelled, and we apologise for the inconvenience. 

 You’ll receive an email letting you know what options are available to you next. If you have a connecting flight, options for rebooking your entire itinerary will be provided.     

 If your flight is cancelled more than three days in advance, you’ll find alternative flight options at etihad.com/manage. For cancellations from two days before departure, our team will actively assist you in rebooking your flight.

 Always ensure your contact details are up to date at etihad.com/manage so that we can contact you about changes to your flight.

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