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Etihad Delhi-Abu Dhabi Flight Cancelled Over Technical Issue, Around 200 Passengers Stranded at Airport

Flight EY217 was scheduled to depart for Abu Dhabi at around 9:15 pm on Saturday but was cancelled after a technical problem was reported.

Sep 19, 2026
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Etihad Delhi-Abu Dhabi Flight Cancelled Over Technical Issue, Around 200 Passengers Stranded at Airport

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An Etihad Airways flight from Delhi to Abu Dhabi was cancelled late Saturday evening due to a technical issue, leaving around 200 passengers facing difficulties at Delhi airport.

According to the information available, Etihad Airways flight EY217 was scheduled to depart from Delhi for Abu Dhabi at around 9:15 pm on Saturday. However, a technical problem was detected in the aircraft before departure, resulting in the cancellation of the flight.

After passengers were informed about the cancellation, many had to wait at the airport for an extended period. Several passengers expressed concerns over the arrangements made by the airline and the way information about the cancellation was communicated.

According to passengers, they had reached the airport at the scheduled time for their journey to Abu Dhabi, but the technical issue disrupted their travel plans. They were waiting for alternative arrangements and information about a new flight.

So far, detailed information about the alternative arrangements made by the airline for the affected passengers has not emerged. The specific cause of the technical problem has also not been disclosed.

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