Dubai: Airlines across the UAE — including Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and flydubai — have either suspended or rescheduled flights to several conflict-affected destinations due to ongoing airspace restrictions and safety concerns.
Sharjah-based Air Arabia announced that all flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan are suspended until Monday, June 30. Services to and from Jordan remain on hold until Friday, June 20. The airline, which also operates from Abu Dhabi, stated that passengers with final destinations in the affected countries will not be accepted for travel from their point of origin until further notice.
Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates has temporarily suspended operations to Amman and Beirut until Sunday, June 22. Flights to Tehran, Baghdad, and Basra will remain suspended until June 30.
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Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, has adjusted its schedule for Beirut. On June 21, flights EY581 and EY582 will operate with revised timings, while EY583 and EY584 are scheduled for later departures and arrivals to ensure operational continuity.
Budget carrier flydubai has extended its suspension of flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria through June 30. Like other carriers, flydubai has also restricted connections via Dubai for passengers whose final destinations fall under the affected zones.
