Etihad Airways flight EY2251 from Karachi to Abu Dhabi, operated by GetJet Airlines on an Airbus A320, was involved in a serious accident at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi at 11:16 PKT, 6:16 GMT.
Search and rescue operations are currently in progress. We have no confirmed information about casualties or survivors at this stage.
The airline’s emergency response team has been activated in Abu Dhabi and, all possible steps are being taken to assist passengers and/or family and friends.
Antonoaldo Neves, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “On behalf of everyone at Etihad Airways, I would like to extend my thoughts to all those who had families and friends on board Etihad Airways flight EY2251 from Karachi to Abu Dhabi today.
“Please be assured we are doing everything we can to assist all those affected by this accident. We have already mobilised a team to offer support and assistance to the families of those on board, and have established a contact number for all passenger enquiries.
“We are working closely with all relevant authorities and a group of specialist staff has been dispatched to attend the accident scene and assist wherever possible”.
Etihad has established a special passenger information call centre, and telephone numbers are available for family or friends of those who may have been on board flight EY2251.
The free-phone number available is 8002244. For those calling from the UAE, please call +971 501223456.
Etihad Airways will release further information as soon as possible. Updated information will also be posted on etihad.com