UAE flights face fresh delays and cancellations as airlines adjust regional schedules

UAE flight delays, cancellations: What to know today

Airlines resume some services, while several international carriers remain suspended

What to watch as Arabian Travel Market returns to Dubai

ATM 2026 opens today with travel leaders focused on confidence, technology and growth

A scene from ATM 2025 - the region's premier travel and tourism event.

Abu Dhabi gets direct flights to Aqaba

Royal Jordanian adds two weekly flights linking Abu Dhabi directly with southern Jordan

Abu Dhabi gets direct Aqaba flights with easier access to Petra and Wadi Rum

GDRFA Dubai to showcase biometric travel at ATM

Five-year tourist visa and ALSAADA benefits among key services on display

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai's Click and Travel service will speed up airport checks using biometrics and facial recognition

UAE flights: What travellers need to know this weekend

Airlines are restoring some routes, but major international carriers remain suspended

International airlines are restoring some UAE services, but major carriers remain suspended. Passengers at Dubai International Airport go through immigration gates.

DXB serves 1.5 billion passengers since opening in 1960

Passenger traffic is expected to reach about 70 million in 2026 before rising further

DXB received 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026, while monthly traffic rose from 5 million passengers in June to 6.3 million in July.

Philippines budget airline ups carry-on limit to 10kg

Passengers can carry one cabin bag, one personal item, subject to size, weight restriction

Passengers gain extra 3kg as airline revises hand-carry policy

Engine failure triggers emergency landing in Delhi

Flight 9I 698, operated by Alliance Air on an ATR 72 aircraft, had 40 passengers on board

Engine failure forces Alliance Air flight to make emergency landing in Delhi

Wizz Air's new Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights, dates, routes

Bookings point to October flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The flights are currently open for booking on Wizz Air's website, but travellers should treat the published timings and frequencies as provisional until the airline provides its full official schedule.

flydubai expands beyond passengers with freighter fleet

Three Boeing freighters will add 23,000kg of cargo capacity per flight

flydubai will launch dedicated freighter operations from Al Maktoum International Airport on October 1, 2026, with three Boeing 737-800 freighters.

Qatar Airways adds flights as winter travel heats up

Airline to enhance connectivity across network, expansion of Starlink to 340 flights a day

Qatar Airways said tickets for the winter schedule are available through its website and mobile app.

Flying from UAE today? Check cancellations, delays

Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist

International airlines are restoring some UAE services, but major carriers remain suspended. Passengers at Sharjah International Airport interact with staff.

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