UAE resumes limited flights amid travel chaos across Middle East

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerMarch 3, 2026 at 05:39 AM

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Amid widespread travel disruptions in the Middle East due to the US-Israeli war on Iran, the United Arab Emirates has resumed a limited number of flights. Dubai's airport authority authorized a small number of flights from Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central Airport, prioritizing passengers with confirmed departure times. Emirates announced a limited resumption of flights, prioritizing existing bookings. Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, is suspending commercial flights until Wednesday, but some cargo and repatriation flights may operate. Flight tracking data shows some Etihad and Emirates flights have departed, while others have been diverted. Experts note that conflict-driven disruptions in the region can severely impact major east-west travel corridors.

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