Morning fog forces Etihad to divert 14 flights

The flights were diverted to Al Ain, Al Bateen and Al Maktoum International Airport in the UAE. They will reposition back to Abu Dhabi when they have refuelled and the fog has cleared, a statement read.

ABU DHABI // Fourteen flights into Abu Dhabi are being diverted to other airports in the region due to unexpected fog this morning at Abu Dhabi International.

Etihad is anticipating up to three-hour delays to departures for the rest of the day, a statement read.

The fog significantly reduced the number of aircraft that could land each hour between 6am and 8am.

The flights were diverted to Al Ain, Al Bateen and Al Maktoum International Airport in the UAE. They will reposition back to Abu Dhabi when they have refuelled and the fog has cleared.

Passengers who miss connecting flights will be re-booked on later flights or provided with hotel accommodation, where necessary, the airline said.

Passengers are advised to contact the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on [phone] or visit the Etihad Airways website for more information on flight status in and out of Abu Dhabi Airport.

A spokesman for Emirates in Dubai said the airline did not have to make any diversions owing to the fog this morning.