UAE: Emirates Suspends Flights To Crisis-Hit Madagascar Until Further Notice

2025-10-12 02:20:17

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Emirates has decided to cancel its flights to Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, until further notice, the airline said in a travel update on its website on Sunday.

The decision was taken in light of "renewed civil unrest in Antananarivo", it added, clarifying that the cancelled flights are EK 707/708, which fly between Dubai and Antananarivo via Seychelles.

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"Customers impacted by the cancelled flights to/from Antananarivo must contact their travel agency for rebooking. If booked directly with Emirates, please contact us," it stated.

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The carrier apologised to travellers for the inconvenience, stressing that it continues to monitor the situation closely.

Air France announced suspended its flights to Madagascar until Tuesday due to a possible military revolt in the African country.

A mutinied army unit declared on Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was underway.

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