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March 01, 2026 travel chaos: Etihad Airways halts departures from Abu Dhabi amid Iran–US–Israel tensions, issues urgent suspension notice for travellers

Etihad Airways has halted all Abu Dhabi departures until Sunday, March 1, 2026, due to the UAE's widespread regional airspace closures following US-Israel strikes on Iran. This unprecedented move impacts thousands of passengers, causing cancellations and reroutes. The airline is assisting affected travellers with rebooking and accommodation amid the evolving…

The Times of India

Etihad Airways partners with McLaren Racing for 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond

McLaren Racing has announced Etihad Airways as its official partner for the 2026 season and beyond. The agreement spans both the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and the McLaren United Autosports World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar Team.

The Times of India

McLaren Racing signs multi-year Etihad Airways partnership ahead of 2026 F1 season

McLaren Racing has signed a multi-year partnership with Etihad Airways that will see the airline’s branding appear across its F1 and WEC programmes

Motorsport

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Etihad plane lands safely in Phuket after hitting air pocket

An Etihad Airways bound for Phuket from Abu Dhabi encountered an air pocket over Phuket and landed safely at Phuket International Airport at around noon on Wednesday. No passengers were injured.

Bangkok Post

A Seamless Journey: Navigating Pet Transportation to the US from the Dubai

For expatriates and Emirati nationals alike, a move from the vibrant, futuristic city of Dubai to the United States marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter

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Manchester City given green light to agree new global sponsorship deal worth tens of millions

One of Manchester City's global sponsorship agreements has come to an end after 11 years

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US supreme court upholds block on Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act as judge questions Ábrego García case – as it happened

Justices block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants; judge frustrated by DoJ’s failure to detail efforts to return wrongly deported man. This blog is now closed.

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Trump pledges ‘good things to happen’ in Gaza as scores die in Israeli strikes – as it happened

US president appears to back aid for Palestinians as Israel carries out attacks across territory

The Guardian - AU

Live updates: Trump wraps up Mideast tour, meet business leaders, visit interfaith place of worship

President Donald Trump wraps up a Mideast tour in the United Arab Emirates with a breakfast for business leaders and a visit to an interfaith place of worship named for the Abraham Accords he negotiated

The Independent UK

Trump announces more than $200bn of deals between US and UAE

Pledge to strengthen ties with Gulf state includes a $14.5bn agreement with Boeing, GE Aerospace and Etihad Airways

The Guardian - US

Metallica to rock 2025 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Metallica have been announced as performers at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Plane passenger throws up 30 times after eating ‘smelly’ meal on a six-hour flight

The 27-year-old traveler ate a ‘tomato, cheesy, chicken pasta’ that was served to him by Etihad Airways

The Independent UK

Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad Airways sees record $476 million profit in 2024

Long-haul carrier Etihad Airways has announced it made a record $427 million profit in 2024, part of a financial rebound for the Abu Dhabi-based airline

The Independent UK

At 18 we cold-pitched Etihad on upending air miles. It worked, and 3 years later we’ve raised $1.5M to transform travel loyalty programs

The Gen Z founders of Arcube believe their tech startup can help not just airlines, but the entire travel industry.

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Best airline frequent flyer schemes in 2025 – and how Avios points work

Here are the programmes for plane perks you won’t want to miss as a frequent flyer

The Independent UK

Pilots praised after Etihad plane’s tyres deflated following aborted take-off at high-speed

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said the cause of the aborted take-off was ‘a high exhaust gas temperature indication from the aircraft’s right engine’

Evening Standard

Panic after tyres of Boeing plane 'explode' during take-off at Melbourne Airport

Flight was forced to abort take-off due to ‘technical reasons’, said an Etihad spokesperson

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Abu Dhabi Plans Etihad Airways IPO With Bank Support

Abu Dhabi plans to take Etihad Airways public through an IPO, signaling growth opportunities in the aviation sector.

The Hindu

Etihad Airways resume operations from Calicut airport

After a gap of almost four years, Etihad Airways, one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has resumed operations at the Calicut International Airport.

Fortune

Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad have false environmental ads banned

The airlines urged customers to "fly more sustainably" with them, but the ASA said there was no evidence they could do so.

The Hindu

City airport to expand its wings with new flights to Far East and West Asia destinations

Thiruvananthapuram Int'l Airport is set to expand route to Far East/West Asian destinations, tapping into travel market of capital's middle class/working glass. Malaysia Airlines to launch two weekly flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur on Nov 9. Etihad Airways to start daily flight to Abu Dhabi in Jan, Oman Air…

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