Major global carriers have started to resume suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East. Which airlines have already started flying again and which ones will follow next? Get all the updates as they happen
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
Dubai-based flydubai delivers fifth straight profitable year, with strong passenger demand, new routes, and rising Business Class traffic. The airline posted a revenue rise of 6%, reached 15.7 million passengers, and expanded its network to 140 destinations
It's an open secret that Abu Dhabi, the symbol of luxury and tradition in the United Arab Emirates, is a little jealous of its younger, more vibrant, and more international sister to the north, Dubai. But in recent years, it's become increasingly clear that a turnaround is on the way, and the competition is going to be greater than ever. From Disney to the Guggenheim, these are the new attractions in the capital of the Emirates
The UAE-based airline giant has announced eight more Airbus A350-900 aircraft will join its fleet, following a new $3.4 billion investment; the aircraft feature Rolls-Royce Trent XWB 84 engines
Emirates' "little sister," Flydubai, announced that as early as next year, Elon Musk's satellite internet service will be offered on all of its aircraft, free of charge; the service will include streaming, video calls, and games
Flydubai has signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase 150 A321neo aircraft from European Airbus. The company has broken its exclusivity with the US manufacturer to date
Emirates has won three major awards at the ULTRAs 2025 ceremony held during the Dubai Airshow, including "Best Airline in the World" for the eighth consecutive year. Company chairman president won the Lifetime Achievement Award
Airbus heads to Dubai from November 17-21 to showcase its latest aircraft, sustainable tech, and defense solutions under the theme “The Future is Here”
Starting December 1, 2025, Emirates will increase weekly frequencies on the Dubai–Cairo route, turning Cairo into the most served city on the airline's Africa network
Dubai has launched a 100% rebate on municipality fees and Tourism Dirham for two years to attract hotel investments in emerging areas
Dubai launches Founders HQ under the D33 Program, aiming to create 30 unicorns, support 400 SMEs, and position Dubai as a global innovation hub
Emirates' new luxury training center in Dubai will teach the 'Art of Service' to 25,000 flight attendants, from four-course gourmet meals in a mock airplane kitchen to communication skills
Using the award-winning 'Mahboub' chatbot, residents and visitors can easily report public transport infrastructure issues—from traffic lights to bus stops directly through WhatsApp
