Etihad Airways cancelled flight EY217 from Delhi to Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening following a technical issue with the aircraft. Around 200 passengers were deboarded at Delhi airport and left waiting for hours before the airline confirmed the cancellation.
The flight was scheduled to depart at 9.15 pm, according to multiple passengers . The aircraft was a Boeing 787-9, as listed on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com .
Passengers said the crew announced a technical issue with the aircraft after they had boarded. They were asked to leave the plane, and the flight was delayed for several hours before the cancellation was announced .
Specific details about the nature of the technical issue could not be immediately ascertained . Etihad Airways has not issued a public statement on the incident.
The cancellation left passengers looking for alternative travel options late on Saturday night. No immediate information was available on rebooking arrangements or compensation.
