• The suspension of flights from South Asia to the UAE has been extended until July 31.
• Etihad Airways stated that the suspension may be further extended.
• Diplomats, UAE nationals and golden visa holders are exempt from the suspension.

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has extended the suspension of its flights from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to July 31. The news was announced on Friday.

According to Gulf media reports, the Emirates National Airlines has notified its users on social media of the extension of the suspension of flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Currently, the suspension of travel from Pakistan will last until July 31 and may be extended,” Etihad told a social media user from Pakistan, asking about Lahore, which was originally scheduled to be cancelled on July 28. -Abu Dhabi-Toronto flights.

“Search the website for flights from Mumbai, Karachi, Dhaka to the UAE, and a message will pop up telling passengers the date of July 31, 2021,” Khalij Times Report.

“The only exemption is if you are a diplomat, UAE national or golden visa holder. In this case, your PCR test must be performed up to 48 hours before your flight,” the airline said.

Earlier, the Abu Dhabi-based airline notified passengers on social media that the suspension of flights from these three countries to the UAE capital will be extended until July 21.

The UAE Civil Aviation Authority has not announced the end date of the suspension of flights.