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Emirates Suspends Dubai Flights Amid Middle East Conflict

Thousands of tourists, especially Brits, stranded in UAE due to US-Israel-Iran tensions closing airspace. Airlines like Etihad resume limited repatriation flights; Dubai orders hotels not to evict guests. UK launches charter booking portal as disruptions persist.

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1. Emirates confirms when flights will resume as passengers left stranded in Dubai amid missile strikes
Thousands of holidaymakers have been affected after Emirates suspended all flights in and out of Dubai as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel

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2. Emirates and Etihad confirm when flights will resume as passengers stranded at airports
Several airlines have made statements confirming that flights into the holiday hotspot are cancelled

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3. Emirates update on when flights will resume as more Dubai airport cancellations extended
Emirates has confirmed that flights through Dubai Airport will be cancelled

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4. Emirates extends suspension of Dubai flights as Middle East Airspace shuts down
<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/128941009.cms" />Emirates has extended its flight suspension to and from Dubai until March 3, 2026, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. Escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions have led multiple countries to shut their airspace, impacting over 1,800 flights and major hubs like Dubai International Airport. Operations will resume once safety is confirmed by authorities.

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5. Emirates cancels more Dubai flights as UAE airspace closures extended
The world's largest airline has suspended all operations through the major hub following regional airspace closures

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6. Emirates suspends all Dubai flights for longer as thousands trapped in UAE
The world's largest airline has cancelled all flights through the major hub following regional airspace closures, with passengers urged to check flight status before travelling

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7. Emirates issue update as thousands of holidaymakers left stranded in Dubai as Stansted Airport flights cancelled
Emirates flights to and from Stansted have also been impacted

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8. British Airways and Emirates issue urgent warning for passengers over Dubai flights
The UK Foreign Office, or FCDO, is advising against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, which includes Dubai.

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9. Emirates confirms when Dubai flights could resume as all services cancelled
Flights to and from Birmingham Airport have been cancelled

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10. Emirates, Etihad Restart Some Flights Amid Iranian Strikes
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, halted regular operations to and from Dubai until 3 pm local time on Tuesday and warned of disruptions through Thursday.

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11. What rights do passengers have if flights are cancelled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and UAE due to Middle East conflict
What the Civil Aviation Authority says on refunds and cancellations and the policies of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways

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12. Skies closed across the Gulf, UAE and Qatar shelter stranded passengers
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have moved swiftly to support stranded travellers after widespread flight suspensions and temporary airspace closures across the Gulf.

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13. Dubai Says ‘Limited’ Flights Will Resume From Its Airports
Emirates and FlyDubai said they would make a small number of flights to and from Dubai starting Monday night after shutting down because of airstrikes in the region.

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14. airBaltic extends the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv and Dubai  - The Baltic Times
RIGA - Latvian national airline airBaltic has extended the cancellation of flights to and from Dubai and Tel Aviv due to the security situation ......

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15. Etihad and Emirates airlines cancel flights as airspace closed - statements in full
Most flights to the region could remain grounded until Tuesday

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16. BLR airport reports 72 flight cancellations amid airspace restrictions
Key affected sectors include Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha

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17. Dubai, Abu Dhabi airports see partial resumption of flights
85 flights cancelled at Chennai, Bengaluru

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18. British Airways shares update as flights cancelled
The majority of flights to Qatar and United Arab Emirates have been cancelled for Monday

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19. Dubai, Abu Dhabi carriers to restart flights after two-day standstill
Air India Express is the first Indian airline to resume flights to Gulf with flights to Muscat from Tuesday

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20. London-bound flight leaves Abu Dhabi as 'limited number' of departures begin to help stranded Brits in Dubai
<p>The Government of Dubai confirmed some planes would be permitted to take off from the city from Monday evening</p>

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21. Emirates 'red alert' as thousands of UK tourists stranded in Dubai
Emirates has issued a "red alert" suspension

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22. Dubai hotels ordered not to evict stranded Brits under any circumstances
<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2176965/Dubai-hotels-ordered-not-evict-travel-tourist"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/78/590x/2176965_1.jpg"/></a><br><br>Hotels across the city have been told that no stranded

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