Etihad Airways deeply regrets to confirm that flight EY1234 from Athens (ATH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) was involved in an accident at Al Ain International Airport (AAN) earlier today. 22 fatalities have been confirmed.
The aircraft, an Airbus A320, was travelling to Abu Dhabi with 119 passengers and six crew members on board.
Etihad’s emergency response team has been activated in Abu Dhabi. The airline is working with the relevant authorities and emergency services to support survivors and the families and friends of those on board.
Antonoaldo Neves, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “On behalf of everyone at Etihad Airways, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives, and my thoughts are with everyone affected by this accident.
“Our immediate priority is to support those affected. We have mobilised trained teams to provide assistance to survivors and to the families of those on board, and we have established a dedicated passenger information line.
“We are working closely with the relevant authorities and have dispatched specialist staff to the scene to assist in every way possible.”
Etihad has established a passenger information call centre for the families and friends of those on board flight EY1234.
The toll-free number within the UAE is 800 22 22. Those calling from outside the UAE should call +971 800 22 22.
Etihad Airways will provide further information as soon as it is confirmed. Updates will also be posted on etihad.com.