All the UAE travel updates you need today
If you’re in the UAE today with travel plans and flights booked, you’ve probably been keeping up with all the UAE travel and flight updates. With UAE travel schedules changing across several airlines, staying up to date is key. Whether you’re flying from Dubai or Abu Dhabi, here’s the latest on departures, destinations, and everything you need to know to continue your journey smoothly.
Emirates
With the limited reopening of airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. Customers with existing bookings are being prioritised on available flights.
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Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by Emirates.
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Travellers connecting through Dubai will only be able to fly if their onward flight is operating, so it’s important to check the status of both legs of your journey before leaving for the airport.
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Customers booked to travel between February 28 and March 31 can rebook to another flight to the same destination on or before April 30.
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Refunds are available for cancelled flights. Customers who booked directly with Emirates can complete the online refund form, while those who booked through a travel agent should contact them directly.
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Passengers are encouraged to ensure their contact details are up to date via “Manage Your Booking” to receive the latest notifications.
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Customers are advised to check their flight status at emirates.com, review the latest operational updates on emirates.com, and monitor their email for any notifications about delays, changes or cancellations before travelling to the airport.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways will restart a limited number of commercial flights from Abu Dhabi starting March 6, reconnecting the capital with 25 destinations worldwide. The schedule will initially run until March 19, with services gradually returning as operations are assessed.
Destinations
The temporary schedule includes a mix of regional favourites and major international cities, including London, Paris, New York, Dubai, Riyadh, Mumbai, Bangkok, Malé, and Phuket.
Read more to see the full list of destinations
Etihad Airways to resume flights from Abu Dhabi March 6
Key details
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Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have a confirmed booking or have been contacted directly by the airline.
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Travellers should check their flight status online before heading to the airport as all services remain subject to operational approvals and possible schedule changes.
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Customers holding tickets issued on or before February 28 for travel up to March 21 can rebook free of charge on Etihad-operated flights until May 15.
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Refunds are available through the airline’s website, or via your travel agent if the booking was made through one.
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Passengers are encouraged to ensure their contact details are up to date in their booking to receive the latest notifications.
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For more information on bookings, refunds and travel updates, visit etihad.com
flydubai
Dubai-based carrier flydubai is currently operating a reduced flight schedule as services gradually return across parts of its network. The airline continues to review operations and adjust flights as schedules are updated.
Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have a confirmed booking or have been contacted directly by the airline. Travellers connecting through Dubai will only be able to fly if their onward flight is operating, so it’s important to check the status of your full journey before heading to the airport.
Tickets and Rebooking
Customers booked to travel between February 28 and March 31 can rebook onto another flydubai flight to the same destination without penalty within 30 days of their original travel date. Those who booked through a travel agent should contact them directly for assistance.
Key details
- Check your flight status for the latest updates before heading to the airport.
- Flights are available to book on flydubai.com, flydubai mobile app, the flydubai Contact Centre in Dubai at 600 54 44 45, the flydubai Travel Shop, or via the respective travel agents.
- Customers are advised to ensure that their contact details are up to date by visiting Manage your booking.
Air Arabia
Due to multiple airspace closures, Air Arabia flights to and from the UAE are temporarily suspended until 3pm UAE time, Monday, March 9
A limited number of flights may operate in coordination with the relevant authorities, subject to operational and safety approvals. Passengers scheduled on operating flights will be notified directly. All other passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless contacted directly by Air Arabia.
Key details
- Customers who booked directly can manage their booking online through the Manage Booking page and select your preferred option for the cancelled flight.
- Customers who booked through travel agents are advised to contact their agents directly.
- Customers are encouraged to ensure their contact details are up to date by visiting the Manage Booking page on the website to receive the latest updates.
- Customers are urged to check their flight status before proceeding to the airport. To check your flight status for Air Arabia, click here.
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways’ scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended following the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline said services will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms that the airspace has safely reopened.
A further operational update is expected on March 7.
The airline says it is working around the clock to organise additional relief flights where operationally possible, with more updates to be shared as they are confirmed. Affected passengers will be contacted directly by Qatar Airways with details of their revised flights and next steps.
For more information on flights and bookings, visit qatarairways.com.
Oman Air
Oman Air has cancelled a number of flights between March 6 and March 8, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline says the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority and it continues to monitor the situation closely with relevant authorities.
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All flights to and from the following destinations are cancelled from March 6 to March 8: Amman, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, Kuwait, Copenhagen, Baghdad and Khasab.
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All other Oman Air flights are operating as scheduled, although some delays may be expected.
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Passengers can manage their booking via the Oman Air website or mobile app.
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The airline will continue to share updates through its official channels, including its website and X account.
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For more information on flights and bookings, visit omanair.com.
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