UAE flights status: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays, cancellations – what travellers need to know

UAE flights: What travellers need to know this weekend

Saudi routes remain disrupted as airlines restore Dubai flights, but extend suspensions

More flights disrupted as hoax bomb threats hit Europe

About 20 flights were targeted, prompting fighter jet escorts and diversions across Europe

Travellers scan their boarding pass to enter the security control area at the Terminal 1 of Rome Fiumicino airport, on November 5, 2026.

What airlines do when a bomb threat is reported

From emergency landings to aircraft searches, here's how airlines respond to threats

Recent hoaxes across Europe reveal how airlines and authorities respond to security alerts.

14 European flights hit by bomb threats in 3 days

Flights to and from Bulgaria, Italy and the Czech Republic are among those targeted

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Evreux military air base after a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France amid reports of bomb threats targeting multiple flights across Europe, in Evreux, France, Thursday, November 5, 2026.

How Emirates kept flying – and stayed profitable

Cargo gains, fuel hedging and global operations helped offset a turbulent six months

Emirates Group reported a profit before tax of Dh4.1 billion for the first half of 2026-27, despite regional disruption, lower passenger numbers and higher fuel costs.

Flying from UAE today? Flight updates you should know

Winter flights return to Dubai. Regional airspace warnings, Saudi cancellations persist

Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules

Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat

The incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats

Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat: French government

Emirates stays profitable despite regional turmoil

Dubai aviation group reports record revenue despite conflict and high fuel costs

The Emirates Group, on November 5, announced its half-year financial results, posting a profit before tax of Dh4.1 billion.

British Airways restores Dubai–Heathrow route

Daily winter flights resume after eight months, with second service eyed for summer 2027

British Airways restores Dubai–Heathrow route, but other options stay paused

Flying from the UAE? New flight updates you should know

UAE flights face mixed operations amid regional tensions and winter travel surge

Passengers advised to check flight status as cancellations and delays continue

Dubai-US travel: Emirates adds mandatory passenger form

Passengers connecting through the US must also complete the form.

Travellers must declare they have not visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 21 days before departure.

Etihad updates Saudi flights; select services return

Passengers advised to rebook as Etihad halts Riyadh and Dammam flights until Nov 19

Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi–Riyadh flights until November 19 amid regional disruption

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