Airlines across the Middle East continue to face significant operational disruptions following the recent US-Israel conflict with Iran, resulting in widespread airspace closures and severe restrictions on scheduled flights. Only a limited number of special services are running as carriers coordinate with authorities to maintain limited connectivity.
In the UAE, all four national airlines—Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia—along with a few regional and international carriers, have begun operating select flights to assist affected passengers. However, most scheduled routes remain suspended due to the ongoing instability across regional flight corridors.
Emirates
Emirates confirmed that all regular flights to and from Dubai are suspended through 11:59 p.m. UAE time on March 7 because of persistent airspace shutdowns in the region. The airline said it continues to operate a reduced number of services and is prioritizing travelers who already hold confirmed tickets.
"Only customers with confirmed seats on active flights should proceed to the airport," Emirates advised, adding that passengers transiting via Dubai will be accepted only if their connecting flights are confirmed to operate as scheduled.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways also announced the temporary suspension of all commercial passenger flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 2 p.m. UAE time on Thursday, March 5.
The airline added that it is still running a small number of repositioning, repatriation, and cargo operations, all subject to government and regulatory approval, as well as stringent safety measures. The latest update, issued on March 3, emphasized that services will resume in line with the reopening of affected airspace.
flydubai
flydubai has partially restarted operations, resuming a restricted number of services from Terminals 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB) as of March 3. The airline advised passengers not to head to the airport unless they have been personally notified or have a valid confirmed reservation.
Customers due to travel within the next 72 hours are permitted to rebook their flights—at no additional cost—on any available service up to 20 days from their original departure date.
Air Arabia
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia stated that all scheduled commercial flights to and from the UAE remain halted until 3 p.m. UAE time on Monday, March 9. The airline continues to operate a minimal number of flights under coordination with relevant aviation authorities, contingent upon operational and safety approvals.
Passengers holding confirmed reservations on these flights will be contacted directly, while others are urged not to visit the airport unless officially informed.
Regional and International Carriers
Numerous international airlines that regularly fly into Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah have grounded their services amid the current crisis. Carriers such as Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Saudia, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair, British Airways, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have announced full or partial suspensions.
Air France confirmed the cancellation of its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh until March 5 citing security concerns. Meanwhile, a limited number of global carriers have cautiously resumed travel on select routes. Virgin Atlantic restarted its operations connecting London Heathrow to both Dubai and Riyadh on March 3.
Indian Airlines Step Up Repatriation Efforts
Several Indian airlines have also launched special and rescue flights to support passengers affected by the ongoing disruptions. IndiGo said it has resumed operations on routes to Athens, Muscat, Jeddah, and Madinah and has begun limited repatriation services to the UAE. The carrier added that it is working to expand the frequency of these flights beginning tomorrow, pending relevant regulatory clearance.
IndiGo urged passengers to check real-time flight updates through official communication channels and to wait for direct confirmation before traveling to the airport.
In parallel, Air India announced it is adding capacity on long-haul routes to Toronto, Frankfurt, and Paris (Charles de Gaulle). Its subsidiary, Air India Express, will run a series of special flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah with Indian cities including Delhi, Kochi, and Mumbai between March 5 and March 7.
Source: gulfnews
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