Airlines suspend flights to UAE and Gulf as conflict escalates
Several international and regional carriers have cancelled or adjusted services to destinations including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, while travellers are being advised to check the latest flight status before heading to the airport.
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Several international and regional carriers have cancelled or adjusted services to destinations including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Etihad cancelled flights EY641-EY642, EY645-EY646 and EY647-EY648 until 21 August. Emirates flights to Kuwait and Bahrain remain disrupted. Air Astana extended flight suspensions to Dubai and Doha. Air France flights to Dubai and other GCC destinations remain suspended until 25 August, with Beirut flights suspended until September 1, 2026. British Airways flights to/from Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Riyadh are cancelled or suspended, offering flexibility on bookings. Air Canada flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv remain cancelled until mid-January 2027. KLM extended flight suspensions to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until October 24.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 19 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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