UAE travel update: 9 major airlines that issued latest guidance for DXB flyers |
As flight operations gradually resume at Dubai International Airport, several global airlines have released updated travel advisories for passengers flying to or from Dubai. While Dubai-based carriers such as Emirates and Flydubai are slowly restoring services, many international airlines continue to adjust schedules due to the ongoing regional situation.Flights from North America, Europe and Asia remain subject to change, with some airlines suspending services and others operating limited or special flights. Here is the latest guidance issued by several major airlines serving Dubai.
Air France extends Dubai suspension
https://wwws.airfrance.ae/information/cco/flash-alerte-mv3
Air France said it is closely monitoring developments in the region and has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai. According to the airline, due to security concerns, it has extended flight suspension to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 17inclusive, and until March 18, 2026 for flights departing from Dubai and Riyadh. Also, flights to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until March 17, 2026 inclusive.Passengers affected by the cancellations have been contacted individually by the airline. Travellers have also been given the option to postpone or cancel their trips free of charge, regardless of whether their flight has already been cancelled.
Air India operates special flights
https://www.airindia.com/in/en/newsroom/press-release/Important-Update-Air-India-Group-12-March-2026.html
Air India and Air India Express have been operating non-scheduled or ad-hoc flights between India and Dubai in recent days to help accommodate passengers.The airline group has been issuing daily operational updates. On March 13 alone, they operated a total of 78 scheduled and non-scheduled flights between India and the UAE. Services to Dubai include routes from Delhi and Mumbai operated by Air India, while Air India Express is operating flights connecting Dubai with Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.
British Airways suspends UAE services
https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/travel-news
British Airways confirmed that amid airspace due to events in the Middle East, they have added additional flights between London and Singapore and Bangkok next week to support their customers. Earlier, it announced that it has temporarily suspended its operations to the UAE. Flights to Dubai, as well as to cities including Amman, Bahrain, Doha and Tel Aviv, have been cancelled until the end of March.The airline also announced that services to Abu Dhabi will remain suspended until later this year. British Airways said it is offering limited repatriation flights from Muscat in Oman to London Heathrow for passengers seeking to return to the United Kingdom.
China Southern resumes selected flights
China Southern Airlines previously announced the temporary resumption of selected flights between China and Dubai.Flights from Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Dubai operated between March 8 and March 11. The airline has not yet confirmed schedules beyond those dates and has advised passengers to check real-time flight information through its official website before travelling.
KLM suspends flights until late March
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has also issued regular updates on the evolving situation. The airline confirmed that flights to and from Dubai will remain suspended until March 28.Passengers whose flights have been cancelled will receive notifications and may either rebook their journey free of charge or request a refund through the airline’s online booking management system.
Lufthansa cancels flights until March 15
https://www.lufthansa.com/ae/en/flight-information
Lufthansa has cancelled all scheduled flights to and from Dubai until March 15.The airline said the travel situation remains dynamic and schedules may change with little notice. Passengers holding Lufthansa Group tickets issued on or before March 1 with travel dates between March 16 and March 26 may request a refund if their flights are affected.
Qatar Airways operates limited services
https://www.qatarairways.com/en-qa/travel-alerts.html
Qatar Airways continues to operate a limited schedule after the closure of Qatari airspace by the civil aviation authority. Full commercial operations have not yet resumed and Dubai is currently not included in the airline’s operating schedule.Passengers with confirmed bookings between February 28 and March 22 are eligible for two complimentary date changes within 14 days of their original travel date or may request a refund for the unused value of their ticket.
Philippine Airlines suspends Manila–Dubai route
https://www.philippineairlines.com/ae/en/newsevent-listingpage/travel-advisory/middle-east-updates.html
Philippine Airlines announced temporary suspension of Middle East flights until March 28. Passengers affected by the cancellation of flights can choose to rebook their journey or request a refund through the airline’s official website. This precautionary measure has been taken in line with the evolving security situation affecting parts of the Middle East that resulted in operational uncertainties in certain regional airspace corridors and airport operations.
United Airlines offers flexible travel options
https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/trip-planning/travel-alerts.html
United Airlines has introduced flexible travel options for passengers whose plans involve Dubai.Travellers who purchased tickets on or before February 28 for travel between March 8 and March 31 can change their travel dates without paying change fees or fare differences if they rebook within the same period. For trips scheduled after March 31, change fees are waived but passengers may need to pay any fare difference.Passengers who cancel their travel plans entirely are also eligible to request a full refund.
Passengers advised to check updates regularly
However, as situations continue to evolve, it needs to be noted that all airlines are urging passengers to ensure that they check official airline websites and communications for the most recent updates, before heading to their respective airports.Travelers are urged to check their flight reservations and follow airline advice to prevent any inconveniences during their trip to Dubai, since flight itineraries are subject to change.
