Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenMarch 4, 2026 at 05:53 PM

Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home

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The first flight from Dubai to Hong Kong since recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran landed Wednesday evening, bringing relief to stranded travelers. Dubai's airports had been closed following Iranian retaliation targeting US military bases in the UAE and other Gulf countries. Emirates flight EK380 was the first to arrive after Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport resumed limited operations. Passengers, including jockey Karis Teetan and his family, expressed joy at returning home after multiple flight cancellations and rebookings. Teetan reported hearing missiles in Dubai and remaining indoors for safety during the conflict.

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United States 60% Israel 60% United Arab Emirates 60% Al Maktoum International Airport 60% Iran 70% Emirates 70% Dubai International Airport 70% Karis Teetan ×280% Dubai ×680% Hong Kong 90%

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Hong Kong

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