Flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka suspended until July 21: Etihad

Etihad Airways on Tuesday mentioned the suspension of passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the UAE has been prolonged July 21, 2021.

This determination to increase suspension of flights has been taken following the newest UAE authorities’s directives to include the coronavirus pandemic.

“Etihad is not going to be permitted to hold passengers from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or India. Nevertheless, UAE nationals, diplomatic missions, official delegations and Golden visa holders are exempted from the UAE entry restrictions. These passengers shall be topic to acceptance and quarantine situations,” the Abu Dhabi-based provider mentioned in an announcement to Khaleej Occasions.

Etihad mentioned it’ll proceed to function flights to all 4 international locations, carrying passengers from throughout its complete community.

Journey into Sri Lanka shouldn’t be permitted from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Nevertheless, passengers could transit via these international locations from different permitted origins.

Cargo flights will proceed to function in each instructions with none impression.

“Etihad is working intently with impacted company to inform them of the modifications to their itineraries,” the airline mentioned.