Notably, both Emirates and Etihad Airways have suspended flights from India since April 24 after the second deadly wave of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Days after the Emirates suspended the flight services from India, the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways on Saturday said that suspension of flights from India and two other countries to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital city has been extended till July 31. In a statement, Etihad Airways said the flight services have also been suspended from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Earlier, Etihad Airways had suspended the flight services from five countries, including India, until July 21. The national carrier had said passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka have been extended.
Taking to Twitter, Etihad said, “Following the latest UAE Government directives, passenger travel from India to the UAE and Etihad’s network has been suspended effective until 31 July 2021.
