"Ghost Flight" in Dubai: EU Bans Passengers Inside Aircraft, Plane Takes Off Empty

airBaltic updates that, in accordance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's guidelines, the aircraft may only fly with crew for its transfer to a new location

Ira Makiyenko
published 02.03.26 | 09:20 | Updated 03.03.26 | 23:00

airBaltic plane. Photo: Sergio Torres Parra, Shutterstock

Latvia's flag carrier airBaltic announced that flight BT9802, departing tonight (Monday, March 2) from Dubai, is operating without passengers due to safety restrictions and regulations by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

According to existing guidelines, the aircraft is permitted to fly for repositioning with company staff, but is not authorized to carry passengers on a commercial flight at this time.

The company emphasized that the safety of passengers, crew, and operations is its top priority. It also stated that airBaltic continues to monitor developments and is working to resume commercial passenger flights as soon as possible, subject to approval by the authorities and improved conditions.

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"Ghost Flight" in Dubai: EU Bans Passengers Inside Aircraft, Plane Takes Off Empty

airBaltic updates that, in accordance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's guidelines, the aircraft may only fly with crew for its transfer to a new location

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