UAE Flight Cancellations Continue On Day 2 Of US-Israel-Iran Regional Tensions

2026-02-28 11:30:58

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Some UAE airlines have cancelled all flights to and from Dubai until 3pm on Sunday amidst the regional tensions, as GCAA announces full support to passengers

PUBLISHED: Sun 1 Mar 2026, 8:02 AM UPDATED: Sun 1 Mar 2026, 10:37 AM

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Amid ongoing regional tensions, some airlines have cancelled or delayed flights until March 2. On the Dubai Airport website, several flights show their status as delayed or cancelled.

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In a statement, FlyDubai said that all its flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 3pm UAE time on Monday (March 2).

“This is a developing situation, and we are monitoring it closely while working with the relevant authorities to adjust our flight schedule accordingly,” said a spokesperson.“Our teams are working diligently to implement comprehensive welfare for all affected customers. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority.”

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Emirates airlines has also confirmed on its website that all its flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended until 3pm on Monday and that travellers may request a refund if needed.

Customers booked to travel within the next 72 hours are being advised to rebook an alternative flight to the same destination, or to a different destination within the same country, up to 10 days from the original travel date.

Both airlines have asked travellers to contact their call centre or check the website before travelling to the airport.

Air Arabia has also cancelled all flights to and from the UAE until 3pm on Monday (March 2) and had suspended flights to Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Syria until March 3.

Etihad Airways had earlier announced that all its flights to and from Abu Dhabi will remain suspended until 2am on Monday (March 2) due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline said that it was experiencing a high volume of calls and asked customers to be patient as it may take longer than usual for calls to be answered.

Over 700 flights impacted

This comes amidst the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war which has led Iran to target several GCC countries as well. According to aviation analytics company Cirium, more than 700 flights across the Gulf and Middle Eastern countries were cancelled on Sunday due to the issue.

On Saturday, many local airlines, including Emirates and Air Arabia announced a total suspension of all its flights to and from Dubai.

UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that the country will cover all accommodation and sustenance costs for affected and stranded passengers, ensuring the continued provision of essential services during the operational adjustments.

Last night, Dubai Airports confirmed an incident at Dubai International Airport (DXB) which resulted in four people being injured and a concourse sustaining minor damages. Authorities at Abu Dhabi Airports also confirmed a drone attack at Zayed International Airport, which resulted in one death and seven injuries.