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Travel demand will return with vengeance: flydubai CEO

Bigger fleet, cargo and premium travel underpin flydubai's next growth phase

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‘Demand will return with a vengeance’, says flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith as the airline bets on bigger fleet and cargo.

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.

UAE flights hit by fresh delays — check your route

Gulf tensions keep flights uncertain; UK air traffic control issue disrupts routes

UAE airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah remain open, but airlines continue to adjust schedules as regional airspace and maritime-security conditions change. Photo shows a scene at the Dubai International Airport.

UAE flight disruptions continue: Latest status

Air France extends Dubai flight suspension as airlines adjust Middle East schedules

Passengers leave the baggage claim hall at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.

UAE airlines flights status: Travellers face delays

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai continue selected services as airlines monitor the situation

Passengers are advised to allow additional time for check-in and security. Photo shows passengers at the departures terminal at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport. For illustrative purposes only.

Could the Russia warning affect UAE flight routes?

flydubai says it is monitoring the situation and adjusting routes and schedules if needed

A FlightRadar24 snapshot from Wednesday evening shows commercial aircraft operating across the wider region as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that growing drone activity is making Russian airspace increasingly unsafe for airlines.

Flying today? Check these UAE flight changes first

Fresh US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz add to uncertainty for Gulf air travel

UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions

UAE flights today: What travellers need to know

Several international airlines remain off UAE routes as regional security concerns persist

Flying from the UAE today? Here's everything that's changed—from Kuwait and Bahrain flight cancellations to airline travel updates.

Gulf aviation’s six-month US-Iran war stress test

Gulf carriers are recovering, but the crisis is changing how airlines plan for growth

Six months into the US-Iran war, Gulf aviation is showing its ability to recover from a major shock — but the crisis is also changing the way airlines, airports and investors think about the region’s future.

UAE flights today: What travellers need to know

UAE airports are preparing for a post-summer rush as airlines continue to adjust schedules

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia issue alerts on Kuwait and Bahrain services

Flying from UAE? Check cancellations and schedules

Passengers are advised to allow extra time as flight schedules remain subject to change

Travellers are advised to allow extra time and check their flight status amid ongoing regional uncertainty.

UAE flight cancelled? Here’s what airline rules say

Refund options vary by airline and fare. Some cancellations offer cash, travel credit

If you cancel a non-refundable ticket yourself, the rules are much more restrictive and depend on the airline and fare you purchased.

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