{"id":4609,"date":"2026-03-05T00:08:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=4609"},"modified":"2026-03-05T00:08:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:08:51","slug":"129045257-cms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=4609","title":{"rendered":"UAE flights resume but not fully: 5 airlines begin limited services amid Iran\u2013US\u2013Israel conflict – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Stranded in the UAE? 5 Airlines Operate \u2018Limited Flights\u2019 Amid Ongoing Airspace Chaos Due To Iran-US-Israel Clashes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

As the Iran\u2013US\u2013Israel conflict escalates and airspace restrictions spread across the Middle East<\/a>, the United Arab Emirates\u2019 major airlines, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia, have been forced to operate only limited services while most regular scheduled flights remain suspended. The move comes as a part of the broader safety and operational precautions amid regional instability affecting aviation hubs across the Gulf.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s happening with UAE<\/keyword> flight operations amid Iran\u2013US\u2013Israel conflict
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Following regional airspace closures triggered by military tensions, including airspace managed or impacted by Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, scheduled commercial flights were halted across the UAE. In response, authorities and airlines have begun gradual, controlled resumptions using emergency air corridors designed to maintain safety while offering some relief to stranded travellers.The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) reports that flights are currently operating at around 48 aircraft movements per hour through carefully designated emergency corridors. This capacity may expand further if the security situation evolves positively. Since the start of March 2026, a reported 17,000+ passengers have been transported on limited coverage flights, including repatriation and essential departures, across the UAE\u2019s airports.The next phase of operations aims for approximately 80 flights per hour, potentially carrying around 27,000 passengers per day once arrangements are fully scaled up. Despite these efforts, most regular commercial services remain on hold. Emirates, for instance, has extended the suspension of all scheduled flights until mid-March as part of the ongoing assessment of safety and airspace conditions.<\/p>\n

Why only limited flights are operating in the UAE amid the Iran\u2013US\u2013Israel conflict
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The limited flights are part of emergency aviation measures adopted in coordination with civil and military authorities to balance two key priorities:<\/p>\n

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  1. Ensuring Passenger Safety – <\/strong><\/em>After escalating violence involving Iran, the US and Israel, several Gulf states imposed partial or total airspace closures, which disrupt normal flight paths and create risks for civilian aircraft. Operating full timetables under such conditions could jeopardise safety, especially when airspace restrictions change rapidly.<\/li>\n
  2. Managing Humanitarian and Evacuation Needs – <\/strong><\/em>Limited flights prioritise repatriation of stranded residents, citizens and foreign nationals, as well as urgent travel needs. Charter, cargo and repositioning flights have been permitted alongside a core set of scheduled services that meet safety criteria and demand from confirmed travellers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    Airlines are only allowing passengers with confirmed bookings to enter terminals, with airport authorities urging travellers not to go to the airport unless explicitly notified by their carrier. This helps prevent overcrowding and unnecessary exposure to potential risks.<\/p>\n

    Which UAE airlines have limited services amid the Iran\u2013US\u2013Israel conflict
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