Etihad cancels London-Abu Dhabi flight, delays two others

Etihad Airways on Wednesday confirmed disruption to multiple flights between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi after a technical fault in the UK’s air traffic control system triggered widespread delays and cancellations at major British airports. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said EY64 from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, while EY66 on the same route is now expected to depart at 21:30. A third service, EY68, is facing an extended delay after its inbound aircraft, operating as EY67, was diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle. “The situation remains dynamic and further changes are possible,” Etihad said, adding that its teams are assisting affected passengers with hotel accommodation and rebooking onward travel. The airline has urged guests travelling to or from the UK to check their flight status on etihad.com and to ensure their contact details are up to date via the Manage Your Booking portal so they receive the latest updates.