UAE Airlines Extend Flight Cancellations Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The United Arab Emirates ' leading airlines have announced an extension to their existing flight suspensions amid deteriorating regional conditions due to tensions between Israel and Iran. Passengers with plans to fly to destinations within the affected areas have been advised to prepare for ongoing disruptions.

The airlines—Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Arabia, and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi—have collectively suspended their services to countries including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iran following the escalation of regional tensions.

Emirates Suspends Key Routes

Emirates released a statement indicating temporary suspension of flights heading to several regional destinations due to "the regional situation." Flight services to Amman, Beirut, Tehran, Baghdad, and Basra have been halted until further notice.

Passengers connecting through Dubai to a final destination in the suspended regions are required to make alternative travel arrangements and are encouraged to verify their flight status online for the latest updates.

Emirates emphasized the precautionary nature of these changes, stating, "The safety of our passengers, employees, and operations will always be our top priority."

Etihad Airways Adjusts Schedule

Etihad Airways highlighted substantial service disruptions stemming from ongoing regional volatility and restricted airspace. Services between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv remain cancelled, with limited resumption planned for some destinations with a revised schedule.

The carrier informed passengers of further possible disruptions and prompted those affected to review alternative arrangements. The airline stated, "The safety of our guests and crew remains our highest priority. We regret any inconvenience caused."

flydubai Alters Operations

flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to various destinations citing airspace corridor closures. Affected routes include flights to Jordan, Lebanon, Syria , Minsk, St. Petersburg, Iran, Iraq, and Israel.

The airline requests passengers to review their booking status and keep their contact details updated to receive timely notifications about schedule changes.

Air Arabia Flight Suspensions

Air Arabia also announced the suspension and cancellation of numerous flights originating from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The table of affected routes includes flights to Tehran, Mashad, Shiraz, Moscow, and several other destinations in the region.

As the situation remains dynamic, UAE airports including Dubai International and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi caution travelers about the potential for continued disruptions, urging regular coordination with airlines to receive the latest travel updates.

In line with these developments, airlines and airport authorities across the region are closely monitoring the unfolding circumstances to safeguard passengers and crew while minimizing inconvenience as much as possible.