While Etihad has been operating repatriate flights for those stranded in the UAE, a schedule of limited flights coming inbound to the UAE has been announced by the Abu Dhabi-based airline in order to help residents return home.
In order to return to the UAE and get a flight booked, a Twajudi form must be completed in order to apply for approval from the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC).
Upon approval from MOFAIC, passengers will be able to book onto an available Etihad flight using their unique ICA number.
The airline released a statement via their website outlining that “limited one-way flights to Abu Dhabi” are being operated “to help residents return to the UAE”, as well as UAE citizens who are also stuck out of the country.
The inbound flights that are scheduled include:
- Amsterdam: 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 May
- Barcelona: 14, 17, 24 and 31 May
- Frankfurt: 17, 24 and 31 May
- Jakarta: 15 and 29 May
- Kuala Lumpur: 23 and 30 May
- London: 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30-May
- Manila: 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 and 30 May
- Melbourne: 13, 20 and 27 May
- Seoul: 22 and 29 May
- Singapore: 20 and 27 May
- Tokyo: 20 and 27 May
Etihad Airways confirmed in their statement that all of the limited flights “have been approved by the UAE Government, and we’re working closely with authorities to continue these types of operations”.
Additionally, passengers must adhere to strict protocol measures in order to protect the health and safety of crew and customers alike.
“All guests will undertake PCR and thermal testing when they arrive into Abu Dhabi, and are required to self-isolate for 14 days,” the airline stated.
Emirates also announced they were operating limited inbound flights in order to help UAE nationals and residents to return home.
