Etihad Airways cancels Abu Dhabi flight, passengers face harrowing time at Delhi airport

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Around 200 Etihad Airways passengers had a harrowing time at the Delhi airport as their flight to Abu Dhabi was cancelled late Saturday (September 20, 2026) evening due to a technical issue with the Boeing 787 aircraft.Multiple passengers who were to take flight EY217 from Delhi to Abu Dhabi said the flight was scheduled to depart at 9:15 p.m..Around 200 passengers were deboarded from the aircraft, with the crew announcing that there was a technical issue with the aircraft, according to the passengers.After a few hours, the airline announced the cancellation of the flight, leaving passengers looking for alternative options.According to flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, the flight was to be operated with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft.Specific details about the technical issue could not be immediately ascertained. Published - September 20, 2026 07:08 pm IST