{"id":1381,"date":"2020-08-14T10:22:04","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T06:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/?p=32693"},"modified":"2020-08-14T10:22:04","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T06:22:04","slug":"china-suspends-all-inbound-etihad-airways-and-srilankan-airlines-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/amman\/en\/latest\/china-suspends-all-inbound-etihad-airways-and-srilankan-airlines-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"China Suspends ALL Inbound Etihad Airways And SriLankan Airlines Flights Due To High COVID-19 Positive Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

China Suspends ALL Inbound Etihad Airways And SriLankan Airlines Flights Due To High COVID-19 Positive Cases<\/p>\n

China\u2019s aviation regulator announced on Wednesday, August 12 that it will be suspending all\u00a0Etihad Airways flights from flying its Abu Dhabi-Shanghai route and China Eastern Airlines from operating its Manila-Shanghai route each for a week, starting from August 17. Furthermore,\u00a0China will also\u00a0halt\u00a0SriLankan Airlines’\u00a0Colombo-Shanghai route for FOUR weeks from August 17.<\/p>\n

This decision was made by the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) after several passengers tested\u00a0positive for COVID-19 from the last couple of flights from the mentioned airlines.<\/p>\n

6 passengers testest\u00a0on August 3 on an EY862 flight operated by Etihad Airways<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, 6\u00a0positive cases were reported from a\u00a0China Eastern Airlines MU212 flight on\u00a0August 5 and\u00a023 positive cases on a SriLankan Airlines UL866 flight on August gave 7 according to a statement posted on the website of the CAAC.<\/p>\n

Following this update, Etihad has amended its travel regulations for\u00a0future flights to Shanghai<\/h2>\n
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  1. Passengers must now show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 48 hours of departure from Abu Dhabi. (Previously the requirement was 96 hours before departure.)<\/li>\n
  2. All travellers must be able to show the airline negative test results before boarding, including children and infants. (Previously this rule did not apply to children under 12.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The PCR test must be carried out by a clinic authorized by the local government or designated by the Chinese Embassy in their departure country.<\/p>\n

    PLEASE NOTE: If travelling from the UAE, Etihad Airways will ONLY accept a COIVD-19 PCR test result from Mediclinic and SEHA screening facilities.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    P.S.\u00a0If you are a UAE resident, you no longer require ICA approval to return to Abu Dhabi.<\/h2>\n

    Before you book your flight please submit your passport number and Emirates ID number here<\/a> to receive instant verification of your UAE entry status \u2013 this will be based on your UAE residence visa validity.<\/p>\n

    Passengers are advised to clear their browser data before visiting the site, and if you are not permitted to travel, keep checking as the system is updated regularly.<\/p>\n

    ALSO READ:\u00a0UAE Residents: You Do NOT Need An Entry Permit To Return<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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    Travel Update: UAE residents no longer require online ICA approval to re-enter Abu Dhabi. Find out more at https:\/\/t.co\/0lamNE7al2<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uANcC8slvd<\/a><\/p>\n

    — Etihad Airways (@etihad) August 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n