Etihad Airways flight EY363, scheduled to travel from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi, experienced a delay on August 26, 2026, due to a technical issue. The airline issued an advisory urging passengers to monitor their flight status and ensure their contact details are up to date.
- Flight EY363 from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi delayed on August 26, 2026, due to technical issue.
- Delay occurred on Thiruvonam, the main day of Onam, impacting Indian diaspora returning to UAE.
- Passengers advised to update contact details and check flight status online.
Etihad Airways flight EY363, scheduled to travel from Kozhikode (Calicut International Airport, CCJ) to Abu Dhabi (Zayed International Airport, AUH), experienced a delay on August 26, 2026, due to a technical issue. The airline issued an advisory urging passengers to monitor their flight status and ensure their contact details are up to date. The delay occurred on Thiruvonam, the main day of Onam, a period characterized by high travel demand among the Indian diaspora returning to the UAE. With many passengers traveling from Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, and surrounding districts, the airline emphasized that passengers should update their mobile numbers and email addresses within their booking records to receive notifications regarding revised timings via SMS or email.
Etihad advised that passengers should not rely solely on original schedules. Travelers are instructed to check the 'Manage your booking' and flight-status sections on the Etihad website or mobile app.
For those who booked through travel agents, the airline stressed the importance of ensuring the passenger's own contact information is registered rather than the agent's. This delay may impact onward connections, pre-booked airport transfers, hotel reservations, and work commitments in the UAE. Passengers connecting to destinations in Europe, North America, or other Gulf regions through Zayed International Airport are particularly cautioned to verify their connection windows, especially if traveling on separate PNRs.
Etihad expressed regret for the inconvenience, stating that the safety and comfort of passengers and crew remain their priority.
Travelers are advised to check the latest flight status, departure displays, and airline counters before proceeding to the airport to account for potential changes in aircraft assignment or gate details.