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Amid ongoing regional developments, UAE airlines are operating limited flights. Passengers should travel only with confirmed bookings and check the latest updates before heading to the airport. The safety of passengers and crew remains the highest priority.
Airline update: Limited flights and cancellations across the region
Air India, Air India Express operate 58 flights to West Asia on March 11
Qatar Airways says to operate 29 flights on Thursday
Gulf Air opens limited Dammam flights to London, Mumbai and Bangkok
Oman Air cancels flights to Amman, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha and more
British Airways cancels Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights amid Middle East tensions
IndiGo flight update: Limited Middle East and Europe services on March 11
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Emirates
Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, Emirates is running a reduced schedule. Passengers, especially those transiting through Dubai, should check flight status, email notifications, and updates on emirates.com before travelling.
Today’s flight schedules are listed on emirates.com:
Missed your flight? Here’s what to do
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Missed rebooking? Call Emirates if booked directly, or contact your travel agent.
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Limited flights operating: Only travel if Emirates has contacted you; rebook via call or agent.
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Cancellation emails: Do not go to the airport; check Emirates travel advisory.
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Upcoming flights: Emirates will contact passengers if the flight is operating.
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Rescheduling without fees: Booked Feb 28 – Mar 31? Rebook for travel on/before Apr 30 via call/agent; avoid Manage My Booking.
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Refunds: Free for cancelled flights or trips booked Feb 28 – Mar 31. Submit via Emirates form or agent; avoid Manage My Booking.
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Hotel vouchers: Contact Emirates for hotel assignment; subject to availability.
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Skywards Miles: Eligible if rebooked on another airline due to cancellation.
Etihad Airways
Etihad has resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi to key destinations. Passengers should only travel with a confirmed booking or if contacted directly.
Destinations operating until March 19 include: Ahmedabad, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Athens, Atlanta, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Bengaluru, Boston, Brussels, Cairo, Casablanca, Chiang Mai, Chicago, Colombo, Copenhagen, Delhi, Denpasar (Bali), Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jakarta, Jeddah, Karachi, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, London (Heathrow), Madrid, Malé, Manchester, Manila, Medina, Melbourne, Milan (Malpensa), Moscow (Sheremetyevo), Mumbai, Munich, Muscat, Nairobi, New York (JFK), Paris, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Prague, Riyadh, Rome, Seoul (Incheon), Seychelles, Singapore, St Petersburg, Sydney, Taipei, Thiruvananthapuram, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Warsaw, Washington, Zurich.
Today’s flight schedule

 Tomorrow’s flight scheduleÂ

Passenger guidance:
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Check flight status at etihad.com before travelling.
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Keep contact details updated.
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Tickets issued on/before Feb 28, 2026, for travel up to Mar 21, 2026, can be rebooked free onto flights until May 15, 2026.
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Refunds for flights until 21 Mar can be requested via refund form or travel agent.
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Avoid unnecessary trips to the airport unless you have a confirmed booking.
Note: Flights are subject to operational approvals and regional airspace conditions. Not all destinations operate daily.
flydubai
flydubai has resumed operations across its network with a reduced schedule. Passengers booked Feb 28 – Mar 31 may rebook within 30 days of their original travel date with no penalty.
Passenger guidance:
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Only travel if connecting flight is operating.
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Flight durations and transit times may be longer due to temporary rerouting.
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Check flight status online or via app.
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Book via flydubai.com, mobile app, Contact Centre (+971 600 54 44 45), Travel Shops, or travel agent.
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Keep contact details updated via Manage Your Booking.
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Refer only to official flydubai channels for updates.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, subject to operational approvals. Passengers can book via website, mobile app, or travel agents. Previously cancelled flights may be rebooked if modification/refund options have not been used.
Destinations operating from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah include multiple cities across India, Pakistan, Egypt, Europe, and the Middle East.
Note: These are some of the destinations scheduled in March. Check flight bookings and flight status for the latest information.
Rebooking and refund options:
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One free date change within 15 days
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Full credit voucher
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Full refund to original payment method
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For issues, use chat option to contact customer service
Managing your booking:
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Direct bookings: Manage Booking page online or via app
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Travel agent bookings: Contact agent directly
Important reminders:
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Keep contact details updated
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Check website or official channels for updates
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High enquiry volumes expected; patience appreciated
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Safety of passengers and crew remains top priority
Passengers are advised to stay updated, travel only with confirmed bookings, and monitor official airline channels. Airlines continue to prioritise safety as operations gradually resume across the region.
US‑Israel war on Iran as it happened: What we know so far
Day 12: US sinks Iranian naval ships; Israel hits Iran, Lebanon
Day 11: US says today will be the ‘most intense’ of attacks
Day 10: UAE intercepts 15 missiles and 119 drones
Day 9:Â Gulf nations face fresh attacks
Day 8:Â US forces hit Iran hard, Trump touts battlefield gains
Day 7:Â Thousands being evacuated from Middle East: Trump
Day 6:Â Spring break for schools, universities moved up; exams cancelled
Day 5:Â UAE waives overstay fines caused by airspace closure
Day 4:Â Dubai contains fire near US Consulate
Day 3: Trump lists ‘clear’ Iran war objectives
Day 2:Â UAE airlines extend flight cancellations
Day 1:Â UAE intercepts missiles; regional airspaces closed
