Articles on the topic "flight suspension"

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.

Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah responded to falling debris in Al Hamra Village on March 2, 2026, after UAE air defence systems successfully intercepted an Iranian drone over the emirate, with no injuries reported as the country maintains heightened security 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.