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Etihad clarifies no fire onboard Chennai-Abu Dhabi flight after technical issue delays departure
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Etihad clarifies no fire onboard Chennai-Abu Dhabi flight after technical issue delays departure

Times of India · May 12, 2026, 6:37 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Etihad Airways flight EY343 from Chennai to Abu Dhabi returned to the gate before departure due to a technical issue, not a fire as some reports suggested. Passengers were safely disembarked. The airline confirmed emergency services were activated as per protocol and the flight is expected to depart

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