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Etihad Cancels New Delhi-Abu Dhabi Flight After Technical Issue

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 4:09 PM UTC · How we work

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Etihad Airways cancelled flight EY217 from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi after a technical issue.
The flight was scheduled to depart at 9:15 p.m. on September 20, 2026.
Approximately 200 passengers were deboarded after the crew announced the problem.
Passengers waited several hours before being informed the flight was cancelled.
Etihad Airways left passengers to arrange alternative travel to Abu Dhabi.

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Etihad Airways cancelled flight EY217 from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi after a technical issue.
The flight was scheduled to depart at 9:15 p.m. on September 20, 2026.
Approximately 200 passengers were deboarded after the crew announced the problem.
Passengers waited several hours before being informed the flight was cancelled.
Etihad Airways left passengers to arrange alternative travel to Abu Dhabi.