{
  "id": 5725652,
  "title": "UAE flights: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai delays and cancellations as Air France extends Dubai suspension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/uae-flights-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-and-flydubai-delays-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T05:30:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flights-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-and-flydubai-delays-and-cancellations-as-air-france-extends-dubai-suspension-1.500663921"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE travelers are facing ongoing flight disruptions as airlines grapple with the consequences of the US-Iran conflict. Both Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport are experiencing delays, while several international carriers have either suspended or extended their operations.\n\nEmirates and flydubai are currently operating key routes to Bahrain and Kuwait, while Etihad reports mostly normal services on those destinations. Air Arabia has cancelled several flights to Kuwait and Bahrain. Air France has extended its suspension of flights to Dubai until September 8, and Cathay Pacific has extended its cancellations in Dubai and Riyadh through November 30.\n\nEtihad Airways has mostly normal services between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain and Kuwait. However, passengers may experience delays due to operational, technical, or airport-related issues. Air Arabia has cancelled several flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait and Bahrain. Passengers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline before departure.\n\nSeveral Emirates flights are scheduled to operate on key Gulf routes, including Dubai to Bahrain and Kuwait. Passengers are advised to check the airline's official website and other channels for the latest updates, as schedules may change at short notice. flydubai is also operating its scheduled flights to Kuwait and Bahrain, urging passengers to arrive four hours before departure and check their flight status before leaving for the airport.\n\nAir Arabia has cancelled several flights from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Kuwait and Bahrain. Passengers affected by these cancellations should contact the airline for rebooking and refund information. Delays have also been reported at Dubai International Airport, including Emirates flights to Brisbane and Kochi, Ariana Afghan Airlines to Kabul, and SpiceJet flights to multiple Indian cities.\n\nThe US-Iran conflict remains a significant factor in the regional aviation situation, with tensions continuing to impact flight schedules and airspace operations. The US, UK, France, and Germany are pushing for a UN Security Council resolution that could refer Iran to the council over its nuclear obligations.",
  "summary": "Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of uneven flight operations as airlines continue to navigate the fallout from the US-Iran conflict. Delays have been reported at both Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport, while several international carriers maintain or extend suspensions. Emirates and flydubai are operating key Bahrain and Kuwait routes, while Etihad reports mostly…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE airlines face delays and cancellations amid US-Iran conflict",
    "Emirates and flydubai operate key routes to Bahrain and Kuwait",
    "Air France extends Dubai suspension until September 8"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}