Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE—including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah—are currently running on a limited and highly flexible basis, as airlines cautiously resume services following recent ceasefire developments in the region.
Major carriers such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air India, flydubai, Air Arabia, and British Airways are operating restricted schedules, with ongoing adjustments due to regional instability.
Operations Remain Fluid
While some relief is being observed after the ceasefire, full operational stability has not yet returned. Airlines continue to:
- Adjust schedules dynamically
- Operate reduced frequencies
- Manage disruptions and rescheduling
Passengers are strongly advised to check flight status before departure and stay updated with airline notifications.
Emirates Maintains Core Connectivity
From Dubai, Emirates continues to operate key international routes, maintaining connectivity to major destinations including:
- Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai
- Cairo, Jeddah, Bangkok, Manila, Karachi
Despite minor timing adjustments, the airline is working to ensure smooth passenger flow across its global network.
Air India Runs Ad Hoc Services
Air India and Air India Express are currently operating limited ad hoc flights from UAE airports, including:
- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah
Key sectors include:
- Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Mangalore, Kozhikode, Amritsar
Scheduled operations remain restricted, with capacity deployed based on demand and operational feasibility.
flydubai & Air Arabia Continue Regional Links
- flydubai is maintaining connectivity to destinations like Addis Ababa, Riyadh, Milan, and Peshawar
- Air Arabia continues operations from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to cities such as Chennai, Kolkata, Cairo, and Amman
These carriers are playing a crucial role in sustaining short- and medium-haul travel connectivity.
Etihad Airways Gradual Operations
From Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways has resumed select international services to destinations including:
- Melbourne, Sydney, Bangkok, Singapore
- Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad
- Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur
However, flight volumes remain lower than usual, with operations being scaled up gradually.
Passenger Advisory
Travellers are advised to:
- Verify flight status before heading to the airport
- Allow extra time for travel
- Expect last-minute schedule changes
Outlook
The UAE aviation sector is currently in a controlled recovery phase, balancing operational demand with safety considerations. Full normalisation will depend on sustained regional stability in the coming weeks.
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