Etihad, Emirates, and Flydubai have resumed normal operations after temporary flight disruptions caused by recent regional tensions. While most routes are now active, some flights to Iran, Iraq, and Israel remain suspended. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for the latest travel updates.
After days of flight disruptions caused by rising tensions between Israel and Iran, major UAE-based airlines including Etihad, Emirates, and Flydubai have started returning to their regular schedules. Dubai Airports confirmed on Monday that full operations had resumed following a brief precautionary halt in some flights. However, travelers are still advised to check for delays, particularly those flying to India or connecting via Dubai to certain Middle Eastern destinations.
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In a statement posted on social media, Dubai Airports announced that it had “resumed full operations following a temporary precautionary pause.” The alert also warned that flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB)and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)might still face delays due to earlier regional airspace closures. Passengers were encouraged to check with their airlines before heading to the airport, especially those traveling to South Asia.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE based in Abu Dhabi, has confirmed that most of its flights are now operating as scheduled. However, services to and from Tel Aviv remain cancelled until July 15. An airline spokesperson noted that despite earlier cancellations, normal flight operations have resumed across most destinations. Passengers are urged to check real-time flight status at etihad.com.
Dubai’s flagship carrier Emiratesstated that all its current flights are continuing “as scheduled,” using air routes well away from conflict areas. Nevertheless, Emirates flights to Tehran (Iran), Baghdad, and Basra (Iraq)will remain suspended until June 30. Travelers with final destinations in Iran or Iraq and those connecting with flydubaion these routes are not being accepted for travel from their origin points until further notice. The airline recommends checking emirates.comfor updates.
Low-cost carrier Flydubaihas resumed most of its network services and restarted operations to Damascus. In a statement, the airline said:
"We plan to resume our full schedule across the network from July 1, following the completion of all necessary assessments.”
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to and from Israel’s Ben Gurion Airportuntil further notice. Flights to and from the UAE are also cancelled through June 30. Additionally, routes from Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to Amman and Beirutremain suspended until the end of the month. Customers can opt for free rebooking, refund in Wizz credits, or full refunds.
Sharjah-based Air Arabiais also slowly returning to regular flight operations. The airline said it is resuming flights on routes that were suspended due to airspace closures, and advised travelers to visit airarabia.comfor updates.
Qatar’s national airline reopened its airspace on Monday but warned that some disruptions may continue until Thursday. Qatar Airways flights to Iran, Iraq, and Syria (Damascus)are still cancelled. Travelers booked until June 30can change their dates for free until July 15or request a refund.
Airports still affected by suspensions include:
Flights to Dubairemain suspended until July 3, and services to Tel Avivare paused until August 1.
Canada’s main airline has cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv until September 8and suspended its Toronto–Dubaiservice through August 4.
Flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabiare back to normal after earlier cancellations. However, flights to Doharemain suspended until Wednesday, June 26. The airline offers flexible rebooking for customers due to travel up to June 29, allowing them to move flights to any date through July 13at no extra cost.
Syrian Airlines has rerouted all flights via Aleppo International Airport, with bus services to Damascusfor passengers. The Syrian Civil Aviation Authorityhas also reopened previously closed air corridors as of June 18.
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The National News
