Dubai: UAE airports are still running normally even though there is some tension in the area. However, some airlines have cancelled certain flights to Gulf countries as a safety measure.
Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and other airports in the UAE are working without problems. Airlines are still watching the skies and changing schedules when needed. People travelling to places like Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are told to check their flights before going to the airport because some routes are still not working properly.
Airline news
Etihad Airways has stopped flights between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain. Also, the flights EY653 and EY654 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait are cancelled. The airline asks passengers to make sure their contact information is up to date so they can get flight information.
flydubai has canceled flights FZ815 and FZ811 to Abha.
Air Arabia has stopped flights from Sharjah, including trips to Kuwait, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam and Abha.
At the time, Saudia says all flight changes and cancellations are in its booking system until October 2026. This helps passengers plan easily. Qatar Airways has stopped passenger flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait until July 31. Also, flyadeal has cancelled flight F3506 from Dubai to Riyadh.
Travel warnings are still in place
Aviation groups around the world are still telling people to be careful even though there is a break in the fighting. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has kept its warning about flying over the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and parts of the Gulf of Oman until August 31. They say there are still security dangers because of activity.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the US Department of State and officials in Canada and Australia are still giving travel warnings. They tell people to get ready for flight changes and to check airline updates.
Even though the airports in the UAE are working fine, airlines say schedules could change quickly as the security situation keeps changing. Travellers are told to check their flight details before going to the airport, give themselves time and check the airline’s website or phone app for the latest information.
