What Happened
Airline Resumes Operations Amid Regional Airspace Disruption
Despite announcing a suspension of flights from Abu Dhabi due to regional airspace closures, Etihad Airways has resumed operations with several flights departing from Zayed International Airport on March 2, 2026. The airline had initially stated that flights would be grounded until March 3, 2026, but data from Flightradar24 showed multiple Etihad flights taking off for destinations including London, Riyadh, and Amsterdam. The move comes amid ongoing military conflict in the region, which has affected several countries including the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain. This development was first reported by AeroTime.