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Dubai International Airport Open on March 31, 2026: DXB Operating with Limited Flights

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open and operational on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, processing a reduced schedule of arrivals and departures amid ongoing regional security challenges and the aftermath of a drone-related incident that briefly halted flights the previous day.

International Business Times

Is Dubai International Airport Open Today? Airport Opened With Flights Operating Amid Lingering Disruptions

Is Dubai International Airport Open Today? Airport Opened With Flights Operating Amid Lingering Disruptions

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open and operational on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with scheduled departures and arrivals continuing throughout the day despite ongoing challenges from regional security concerns, earlier drone-related incidents and heavy rainfall that battered the emirate earlier in the week.

International Business Times

Is Is Dubai International Airport Open Now? Operations Continue with Delays Amid Regional Tensions

Is Is Dubai International Airport Open Now? Operations Continue with Delays Amid Regional Tensions

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open for limited commercial flight operations on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Emirates and flydubai maintaining reduced schedules despite ongoing regional security concerns, recent weather disruptions and a backlog of delays from earlier airspace restrictions.

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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…

The Times of India

Middle East flight alert: IndiGo updates UAE routes; Air Arabia, flydubai issue travel advisory

With regional tensions intensifying and no peace in sight for the Iran vs US-Israel war, the Middle Eastern airspace has been in a consistent state of uncertainty. While flights to and from the region have resumed, changes in schedules have been consistent.

The Times of India

Dubai International Airport (DXB) Status Today: Open and Operating With Limited Flights

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest international hub, remains open and operational on Friday, March 20, 2026

International Business Times

‘Cushion the shock’: IEA releases 10 quick fuel-saving tips – many countries are already doing them

"Today’s report provides immediate and concrete measures... to shelter consumers from the impacts of this crisis," says IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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Dubai travel update: What you need to know as airlines restart operations in phases

Dubai travel update: What you need to know as airlines restart operations in phases

Dubai authorities say the city remains open and functioning as normal, even as regional tensions have temporarily disrupted some travel schedules. Officials have urged visitors not to panic but to stay updated through airlines and official government channels as flights gradually resume and hotels support affected travellers.

The Times of India

UAE flight status update: Limited services operating on March 7; Rebooking and refund options available

UAE flight status update: Limited services operating on March 7; Rebooking and refund options available

UAE air travel is slowly resuming with limited flights on March 7 after regional airspace closures. Major airlines like Emirates and Etihad are prioritizing stranded passengers, offering flexible rebooking. Strict airport entry protocols are in place, with travelers urged to confirm flight status before departure due to rapidly changing schedules.

The Times of India

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai: How to claim refunds, rebook for UAE flights amid US-Israel war against Iran

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai: How to claim refunds, rebook for UAE flights amid US-Israel war against Iran

Middle East air travel faced major disruptions due to airspace closures, leading to widespread flight cancellations. Major UAE carriers like Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are offering flexible rebooking, refunds and travel credits to affected passengers. While operations are gradually resuming, travellers are advised to stay updated and utilise…

The Times of India

UAE flights resume but not fully: 5 airlines begin limited services amid Iran–US–Israel conflict

UAE flights resume but not fully: 5 airlines begin limited services amid Iran–US–Israel conflict

UAE airlines are operating limited flights amid regional airspace closures due to escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions. Authorities are using emergency corridors to resume services cautiously, prioritizing stranded passengers. Most regular flights remain suspended, with airlines extending cancellations as safety assessments continue. Travelers are urged to verify flight status before heading to…

The Times of India

Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday

Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday

Some repatriation flights depart as governments around the world work to extract their citizens from the region

The Guardian - UK

Refunds, free hotels, rebooking, food provisions: UAE survival guide for tourists stuck in emirates amid Iran and US–Israel war

Refunds, free hotels, rebooking, food provisions: UAE survival guide for tourists stuck in emirates amid Iran and US–Israel war

Air travel in the Middle East is severely disrupted as the US-Israel war on Iran leads to extensive flight cancellations and airspace closures. Major UAE carriers have suspended operations, stranding thousands of tourists. Authorities are providing support, including accommodation and meals, while advising passengers to check flight statuses and know…

The Times of India

The safest airlines for 2026 revealed — and five are US carriers

The safest airlines for 2026 revealed — and five are US carriers

Each year, an aviation ratings website draws up lists of the 25 safest full-service and low-cost airlines after analyis of a total of 320 carriers

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Dubai Airshow Horror: Fighter Jet Explodes Into Fireball, Fatal Crash Stuns Crowd

A fatal Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Airshow has stunned spectators, killing an Indian Air Force pilot and prompting an urgent investigation into airshow safety.

FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing aircrafts in deal worth $13 billion

FlyDubai and Emirates have made major investments in Boeing and Airbus to accomodate booming passenger growth at Dubai's International Airport.

FlyDubai expands its fleet beyond Boeing with major Airbus order

Airbus managed to secure the deal on the second day of the Dubai Air Show, after Boeing dominated order counts on Monday.

Emirates places $38bn order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Air Show

The airline plans to begin receiving deliveries in 2027, as it expands its fleet to meet growing demand through Dubai, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs.

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The Independent UK

Dubai Air Show opens as Emirates announces major Boeing purchase

The Dubai Air Show has opened, with hometown airline Emirates ordering 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft as the carrier looks to increase its fleets off record earnings and unending demand for flights through this East-West travel hub

International Business Times

Cash-strapped Taliban Look To Airspace For Windfall

Far above Kabul, the cash-strapped Taliban government has located a potentially lucrative revenue stream: Afghanistan's airspace.

The Independent UK

Flights avoid Pakistan airspace after India’s pre-dawn missile strikes

The escalation, one of the most serious between the nuclear-armed neighbours in over two decades, has left northern airspace across the subcontinent nearly empty of civilian aircraft

The Independent UK

Low-cost carrier FlyDubai sees record £484m profit in 2024

The state-owned airline flies to 131 countries

UAE Flights Sustain Israel's Connectivity Amid War

Learn how UAE airlines' continued flights to Israel amid conflict symbolize enduring ties and geopolitical dynamics in the region.

The Independent UK

As airlines avoid Israel, UAE's FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars

Since the Mideast wars began with Hamas’ initial Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, many international airlines have halted, restarted and halted again their flights into Israel’s main gateway to the rest of the world

Evening Standard

UAE flight cancellations: Emirates and flydubai respond to 'regional unrest'

The cancellations come after nearly 200 missiles were launched from Iran into Israel

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