Emirates has announced the temporary suspension of all its operations to and from Dubai until 15:00 UAE time on Monday 2 March 2026, due to the closure of airspace in the region.
The airline explained in an update issued today, Sunday 1 March 2026, at 17:15 Dubai time, that it continues to monitor developments in coordination with the relevant authorities, stressing that the safety and security of passengers and its operating crews come first among its priorities, according to a post on the Emirates website.
Options Available to Affected Travelers
Emirates noted that customers with bookings for travel up to 5 March 2026 can benefit from the following options:
Rebooking to the original destination until 20 March 2026. If the booking was made through a travel agency, customers are advised to contact it directly, while bookings made directly with Emirates can be changed via the airline's official channels.
Requesting a ticket refund by filling in the online refund form for direct bookings, or through the travel agency if the booking was made through one.
The airline asked all customers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to make sure their contact details are updated via the "Manage Booking" page to receive the latest updates. Emirates stressed that it continues to monitor the situation closely and apologized to affected travelers for any inconvenience caused by these operational disruptions.
