UAE Starts Flight Operations To Assist Stranded Travellers On Day 3 Of Iran Conflict

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Travellers are advised to wait for their respective airlines to reach out to them before they head to the airport

• PUBLISHED: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 6:48 PM UPDATED: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 7:03 PM

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The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports, enabling stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart, in line with the schedules to be announced by airlines to affected passengers and the relevant destinations.

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The Authority urges passengers whose flights have been impacted not to proceed to airports until they have been contacted and notified of their flight timings and details by their respective airlines, in order to avoid congestion and ensure smooth processing.

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The Authority expressed its appreciation for passengers' cooperation, emphasising that adherence to the issued instructions plays a central role in facilitating procedures and maintaining orderly operations.

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