Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home
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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AI-ExtractedOur flight was cancelled a couple of times, and we had to rebook a few times. Luckily this flight was on schedule and we are just happy to be here again.
Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport were both closed on Saturday.
Emirates flight EK380 was the first to arrive after Dubai’s two airports resumed “limited” operations.
First flight from Dubai to Hong Kong arrived after US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted air links.
Iran retaliated by targeting US military bases in the UAE and other Gulf countries.
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