ETIHAD Airways teams in Abu Dhabi and across its global network are continuing to work around the clock to restore the airline’s flight schedule to normal following Saturday’s severe fog disruption which had a major impact upon operations into and out of its hub.



The restructuring of Saturday night’s operations, including the cancellation of 20 return flights, has resulted in the easing of aircraft congestion at Abu Dhabi Airport as well as allowing other disrupted flights to operate.



Etihad Airways apologizes to its passengers for the inconvenience that this major disruption has caused and thanks them for their patience during these extremely challenging few days.



Additional Etihad Airways staff members continue to assist passengers at Abu Dhabi Airport and at local hotels where disrupted passengers have been accommodated.



During the past 24 hours the airline has booked disrupted passengers into more than 2,000 hotel rooms in the city.



Those passengers still due to fly to, from, or through Abu Dhabi, up to and including Tuesday (Jan. 6), are still encouraged to rebook their flights through Etihad Airways’ global contact centers.



Etihad Airways will waive normal cancellation and refund fees during this period. — SG