INCIDENT - ETIHAD AIRWAYS FLIGHT EY1234

Last updated: 22 October 2026, 18:40 GST

 

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.