Dhaka: An Etihad Airways flight en route from Chicago O'Hare to Abu Dhabi was rerouted to Vienna due to a medical emergency involving a passenger, according to airline officials.

The aircraft landed safely, and the affected passenger received immediate medical attention upon arrival.

The flight later resumed its journey following necessary procedures.

In a statement the airline said, "Etihad Airways flight EY010 Ohare International Airport 29 August 2025 (ORD) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport has diverted to due 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.

"The flight has departed Vienna already and in en route to Abu Dhabi," the airline confirmed.

The airline stressed that the safety and comfort of passengers and crew remains 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.

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