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UAE flights today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia cancellations and delays as regional tensions disrupt travel

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are reporting a mix of cancellations, delays and operating changes on several regional and international routes, while airlines continue to monitor the wider security situation in the Middle East. Etihad has cancelled a Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight following unplanned industrial action at Ben Gurion International Airport,…

Dubai travelers should be aware of disruptions in flights operated by Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai due to regional tensions. Etihad has cancelled a Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight after industrial action at Ben Gurion Airport, while Emirates has cancelled two Dubai-Bahrain services. Air Arabia has cancelled flights to Kuwait and Bahrain. flydubai is operating as scheduled to Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but other flights have been cancelled.

The US-Iran conflict continues to affect travel in the region, with security concerns impacting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses on official airline websites as conditions change rapidly. Dubai authorities are preparing for a post-summer travel rush with enhanced operational readiness at airports.

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