Abu Dhabi - Zayed International Airport is still closed following tensions in the Middle East region which have impacted the closure of airspace and the cancellation of a number of flights.
When ANTARA was heading to the airport to ask directly about the flight status to the Etihad Airways airline, access to the airport area in Abu Dhabi, Sunday (1/3) afternoon local time was still strictly restricted.
Security officers prohibited anyone, including prospective passengers who had flight tickets, from entering the terminal area, while a number of police vehicles were on guard and blocking the road to the airport's main access.
No passenger candidates are allowed to enter the departure or arrival areas. The situation around the airport gate cannot be monitored from the outside, certainly the guard seems to be tightened to ensure that there is no movement that could potentially endanger public safety.
This closure occurred after the escalation of security in the Middle East region which triggered the temporary closure of airspace in a number of countries in the Middle East region.
Civil aviation authorities took preemptive measures by suspending airport operations and canceling flights to prioritize the safety of passengers and crew.
A number of airlines, including Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, have announced flight suspensions until an unspecified time, pending a security situation declared conducive by the relevant authorities.
The airline urges prospective passengers not to come to the airport and monitor official information through the company's official website and communication channels. Passengers are also asked to use the online change schedule or refund service.
Until this news was broadcast, there was no certainty when flight operations would return to normal. Local authorities stated that they would continue to monitor the development of the situation and ensure that every step taken prioritizes public safety and security.
For prospective passengers who are affected, it is recommended to stay in their respective locations and not force themselves to go to the airport until there is an official announcement regarding the reopening of flight operations.
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