Airlines in the UAE continue to adjust their flight schedules

Airlines are extending flight cancellations to the Middle East due to the conflict with Iran

27.03.2026 06:40 Views: 615
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International airlines continue to cancel, postpone, and adjust their flight schedules across the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which is significantly impacting aviation operations. Gulf carriers are gradually resuming flights, while international airlines are maintaining restrictions for the coming weeks and months. The main reasons cited include safety concerns, airspace closures, and operational challenges. Additional delays have been caused by adverse weather conditions in the UAE.

In the region, Qatar Airways is operating a limited number of flights until March 28. Oman Air continues operations but has suspended flights to Dubai and Bahrain. Low-cost carrier SalamAir has also reduced its flight schedule. Gulf Air has halted operations at Bahrain airport and is running a limited number of flights from Saudi Arabia. Saudia has partially resumed flights to the UAE, while Flynas has extended cancellations on several routes until the end of March. Kuwait Airways has suspended commercial flights from Kuwait, organizing departures via Dammam instead.

Among international carriers, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have temporarily reduced their operations in the region. Lufthansa and KLM have canceled flights for a longer period, in some cases until May and October on certain routes. Air France, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific have also suspended flights to several Middle Eastern cities.

Indian airlines Air India and Air India Express continue to operate some flights, while IndiGo is gradually restoring routes but warns of possible schedule changes. Turkish Airlines is offering flexible ticket exchange and refund options.

Airlines note that the situation remains unstable and warn passengers about possible last-minute changes to flight schedules.

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