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Blizzard hits Etihad; DC, NYC flights to operate from today

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Blizzard hits Etihad; DC, NYC flights to operate from today

Staff Reporter - However unexpected delays may still occur. Call +971 (0) 2599 0000 or +1877 690 0767 if calling from the US for additional information.

Published: Sun 24 Jan 2016, 12:59 PM

Updated: Sun 24 Jan 2016, 2:53 PM

The weather conditions are now forecast to improve at both New York JFK and Washington Dulles airports. Etihad Airways therefore expects its flights to and from both cities to operate as scheduled from January 24, however unexpected delays may still occur, the airline said in a statement.
Earlier on Friday, Etihad Airways had warned passengers that winter storm Jonas was causing "significant disruptions" from Abu Dhabi to the Northeastern Seaboard of the United States. 
In a statement, Etihad had noted that flights between the 23rd and 25th of January are likely to experience significant delays. Among the flights listed are flights EY103, EY101 and from Abu Dhabi to New York, EY 100 AND EY102 from New York to Abu Dhabi. 
Flights to and from Washington DC on January 23 were cancelled, and were expected to also experience severe delays on the 24 and 25. 
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Etihad Airways said it continued to assist its guests affected by the cancellations of its flights on January 23 with their travel arrangements.

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Because of the winter storm disruptions, Etihad has changed its booking procedure to allow guests to modify their plans. 
Passengers booked to travel on these flights are being advised to call the Etihad Airways Contact Centre at +971 (0) 2599 0000 or +1877 690 0767 if calling from the United States for additional information. 
"The safety and comfort of its guests is Etihad Airways' paramount concern and it is making every effort to assist its affected guests during this time," the statement added. "Etihad Airways regrets any inconvenience caused by this unavoidable weather-related disruption. 
For their part, an Emirates Airline spokesperson noted that no Emirates flights had been affected as of Friday afternoon.


 

 



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