Etihad Airways Cancels New Delhi Flight Over Technical Issue

Etihad Airways cancelled flight EY217 from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi on the evening of September 19, 2026. The decision followed a technical issue with the Boeing 787-9 aircraft assigned to the route.

Approximately 200 passengers were deboarded from the plane after its scheduled 9:15 p.m. departure time. The airline announced the cancellation several hours later, leaving the stranded passengers at the Delhi airport to arrange alternative travel options. The airline did not immediately provide specific details regarding the nature of the technical failure.