No impact on Emirates, flydubai, Etihad flights

UAE carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai said on Tuesday their flights are operating as normal, including those to Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, and there is no impact of the volcanic ash eruption on the operations.

- Waheed Abbas [e-mail]

In statements sent to Khaleej Times, the airlines said they are monitoring the situation and advised passengers to keep their details updated for any changes in the flights schedule.

Volcanic ash eruption from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi has disrupted flight operations from India to many countries including UAE. Gulf countries like Oman and Saudi Arabia also said they were monitoring the situation closely.

Etihad Airways spokesperson said they’re aware of weather conditions affecting flights across the GCC and Asia, following the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia on November 23.