{
  "id": 17553325,
  "title": "UAE flight updates: Airline returns, cancellations and delays on Nov 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/uae-flight-updates-airline-returns-cancellations-and-delays-on-nov-1",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T07:17:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-updates-airline-returns-cancellations-and-delays-on-nov-1-1.500731484"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The UAE is preparing for a winter surge in passenger traffic at its airports, with airlines working to restore international services and increase capacity. British Airways is scheduled to resume flights to Dubai on November 3, while UAE airports anticipate a 23% increase in departing seat capacity in October compared to June. However, several airlines have postponed their planned returns, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Eurowings, and ITA Airways, with revised dates yet to be confirmed. Singapore Airlines has extended the suspension of its services between Singapore and Dubai until February 28, 2027, citing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. UAE airports, including Dubai International, Zayed International, and Sharjah International, are also preparing for increased passenger flows, with scheduled departing seat capacity reaching 7.2 million in October. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest schedules, rebooking options, and refund arrangements as dates remain subject to change.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}