flydubai resumes flights across its network with a reduced schedule as airspace restrictions ease. Passengers are advised to check rebooking rules, flight status updates, and key travel advice before heading to the airport. "We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience"
Tonight: Lufthansa will repatriate German citizens stranded in the Middle East with special flights. Key routes to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Beirut, and other destinations remain suspended. Travel updates and safety tips here
Major global carriers continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East as airspace closures and security risks disrupt travel across the region. Which airlines will start flying first, and what are the main refund or re-routing options?
The US Mission to the UAE is urging its citizens in the UAE to consider leaving if they believe they can do so safely, issuing important guidance for those who are unable to leave or choose to remain
Serbia's Foreign Ministry has announced that 67 Serbian citizens, as well as citizens from other European countries, have been safely evacuated from Israel via Sharm el-Sheikh on a special flight; on March 3, around 200 Serbian citizens were evacuated from the UAE via a flydubai flight
Update: British Airways flights from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Tel Aviv and other key hubs remain suspended as tensions escalate. An emergency Muscat–London service has been scheduled for stranded passengers. Details on booking and departure time
Air Canada suspends service to Dubai and Tel Aviv until March 23, 2026, citing regional security concerns. Passengers can rebook for free or request refunds
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
Dubai and Zayed airports have partially reopened on Monday amid the air travel chaos in the Middle East, following airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions. Which airports are still closed?
Dubai Airports Authority announces limited resumption of operations starting tonight; only a small number of flights will be allowed to operate in the first phase
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Starting in September 2026, the UAE airline will operate two daily flights to DMK Airport in Bangkok, marking its fourth destination in Aoutheast Asia
AirAsia X will connect Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain, and London Gatwick from June 26, 2026, making Bahrain its first strategic hub outside Asia. The launch will deepen international collaborations and position the Kingdom as a developing gateway between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
Scandinavian airline SAS is adding Dubai, Phuket, and Krabi flights for winter 2026-27, marking its return to the UAE after 15 years. The airline's flagship fleet will also be strengthened with two of the most advanced aircraft in the world
The wide-body aircraft will fly to Dubai on a daily basis, in what is considered a strategic move by the company to increase market share on the popular route. The switch from the Boeing 777-300ER will trigger a seat 78% increase
Ongoing sports investment: The leading UAE airline is strengthening its presence at the prestigious golf tournament held this month in Dubai, with $9 million as prize money. Last week, the company unveiled its "tennis plane" that bears the Grand Slam's logos
Emirates' new route will be the only year-round direct connection between Finland and the UAE and will be operated on an A350 aircraft with Premium Economy class
Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?
From January 2026, Emirates will introduce refurbished Boeing 777s on flights to Beirut and Beijing, offering upgraded cabins and better connections. The airline has recently revealed free amenity kits for premium economy and economy class passengers on long-haul flights
Ciel Dubai Marina, a Vignette Collection by IHG, has officially opened in Dubai, becoming the world's tallest hotel; the 377-meter hotel features an 82-story tower that sets a new standard in global luxury tourism
