Etihad Airways flight EY10, traveling from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abu Dhabi, was diverted to Vienna after a passenger required a medical emergency, the airline confirmed.
In a statement sent to Khaleej Times, the airline said: “Etihad Airways flight EY010 from O’Hare International Airport on August 29, 2025 (ORD) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport was diverted to Vienna International Airport due to a guest on board requiring immediate medical treatment.”
Etihad Airways added that the passenger disembarked in Vienna to be transferred to a hospital.
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“The flight has departed Vienna already and is en route to Abu Dhabi,” the airline confirmed.
The airline stressed that the safety and comfort of passengers and crew remain the airline’s top priority and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the diversion.
“We regret any inconvenience caused by this event,” the airline concluded.
In June, an Etihad Airways flight from New Delhi, India to Abu Dhabi was diverted to Muscat due to a medical emergency.
The UAE’s flagship carrier said that a passenger on board required immediate medical attention and the flight EY213 from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zayed International Airport was diverted to the Omani capital.
