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Abu Dhabi International Airport Open Today With Limited Operations Amid Regional Recovery

Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi is open and handling flights on Saturday, April 4, 2026, operating on a reduced schedule as the facility continues its phased recovery from weeks of disruptions caused by regional geopolitical tensions and airspace restrictions across the Middle East.

International Business Times

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Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? Zayed International Airport Open but Operating at Reduced Capacity

Zayed International Airport, the primary gateway to Abu Dhabi and home base for Etihad Airways, remains open as of Saturday, March 28, 2026, but is functioning with significantly limited operations due to lingering effects of regional geopolitical tensions and recent rainy weather that has compounded flight delays across the UAE.

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Middle East Airports Chaos 2026: Full List of Closed vs Open Hubs Amid Iran War

Air travel across the Middle East remains in turmoil as of late March 2026, with major airports operating under severe restrictions or partial closures following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions that triggered widespread airspace shutdowns.

International Business Times

Forking out £2,000 one way in economy to Australia – is this the new normal?

TRAVEL INSIDER: In the latest Travel Insider newsletter, Simon Calder unpacks how global airspace upheaval is sending flights soaring to £2,000 to Australia, rerouting planes over unlikely regions and shaking up the future of travel

The Independent UK

Could Paris be the new gateway to Australia for British travellers?

Exclusive: Qantas steps up flights between Europe and Sydney as airline cashes in on Middle East shutdown

The Independent UK

UAE airport updates for March 26, 2026: Flight delays, cancellations as rainy weather disrupts Dubai, Abu Dhabi travel

Unstable weather is wreaking havoc on UAE aviation, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. Major airlines like Emirates and Etihad are operating reduced schedules, urging passengers to check flight statuses and expect disruptions. This situation is compounded by a fragile recovery phase following earlier regional instability, leaving the aviation system…

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UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia

Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

‘Smell Blood’—Pep Guardiola, Man City Players Disagree on Premier League Title Chances

Mikel Arteta had a firm response to talk of Arsenal’s wobbling title challenge.

Sports Illustrated

Qatar and Etihad Airways loosen loyalty programme requirements

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The Independent UK

Etihad and Qatar Airways enhance loyalty programmes as Iran war impacts flights

‘The change recognises that many members have experienced disruptions to their travel plans,’ said Etihad

The Independent UK

Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open Right Now? Zayed International Airport Handling Flights Though In Limited Capacity

Zayed International Airport, the main gateway to the United Arab Emirates capital, is open and handling flights as of March 19.

International Business Times

Which airlines are still flying to the Middle East and what happens if I fly there?

The ‘Middle East 3’ – Emirates and Etihad of the UAE and Qatar Airways – are resuming flying

The Independent UK

Major Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights

Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel.

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Sports Illustrated

Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A masterclass in Bergamo means Bayern have all but secured their quarterfinal place.

Sports Illustrated

Liverpool vs. Galatasaray: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A solitary goal in Istanbul means the Turkish giants hold a slender advantage.

Sports Illustrated

Tottenham vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Spurs have a Champions League mountain to climb after last week’s debacle in Madrid.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Man City: Vintage Vinicius Jr Silences Etihad

Los Blancos have now eliminated City from the Champions League in the last three seasons.

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The Independent UK

I flew through Abu Dhabi’s no-go zone – here’s what happened

Exclusive: The Foreign Office says Abu Dhabi and Dubai are off-limits, but flights to and from both airports are full of UK holidaymakers. Simon Calder checked in for a flight to the ‘danger zone’ to find out what awaits them

The Independent UK

Heathrow Terminal 4 loses third of passengers as Iran war leaves airport empty

Exclusive: Cancellations by Qatar Airways, Etihad, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways and El Al are hitting 9,000 Heathrow passengers daily

The Times of India

UAE March 16 flight update: Emirates suspends flights from Dubai, Etihad Airways and Air India announce limited schedule

The escalating tensions amid the Iran vs US-Israel war, have left much of the Middle East in a crisis. From flights to roadways and even markets, every aspect of daily life has been affected while the authorities work their best to monitor the situation and calm it.

The Guardian - UK

‘DM your details’: Travellers warned of scam airline accounts as Iran war disrupts flights

Criminals exploiting Middle East crisis by targeting customers seeking help or refunds from affected carriers

The Independent UK

Yesterday Dubai – tomorrow, who knows? How Iran conflict could change UK travel plans once and for all

Dubai, seen for decades as a safe and serene haven, now finds itself on the Foreign Office no-go – along with Abu Dhabi, just down the road in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar. So what does this mean for the future of tourism in the Gulf? Simon Calder finds…

The Independent UK

Can we rely on our airline to get us back safely to the UK?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling home from Cambodia, cancelled flights from Sri Lanka, choosing between refunds and rebookings, and the ETA rules for dual citizens

The Independent UK

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

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