Articles on the topic "Emirates suspended flights"

Thousands of tourists remain stranded in the UAE as airspace closures continue into March 2026, with authorities providing temporary accommodation and directing hotels to extend stays while major airlines suspend operations amid regional tensions.

Major UAE airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia have suspended operations on March 1, 2026, as regional airspace closures and security incidents disrupt aviation across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah airports.

Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport suspended all flight operations on February 28, 2026, as regional airspace closures across the Gulf disrupted aviation amid escalating tensions, with authorities urging passengers not to travel to airports until further notice.

Recently there was heavy rain in Dubai: the norm for six months of rainfall fell in one day. Schools were switched to distance learning, flights were canceled or moved to other airports. It became impossible to use ground transport for a certain time.