Flight suspensions and delays continue across UAE airports amid regional tensions

Multiple international carriers have suspended or delayed flights from UAE airports as the six-month US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt regional aviation. Air France has suspended Dubai services through September 8, while Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, and others have extended suspensions into October and beyond. Some long-haul carriers, including Air Canada, have suspended operations until mid-January 2027. Regional carriers like Emirates and flydubai are operating key Gulf routes as scheduled, though Air Arabia has cancelled several Kuwait and Bahrain flights. Qatar Airways has resumed multiple daily Dubai flights with its network at approximately 85% of pre-war levels. Travel advisories from multiple countries, including the US, UK, Australia and Canada, continue to flag unpredictable delays and recommend caution. Travellers are advised to check flight status before heading to airports, arrive with extra buffer time, and monitor airline channels for last-minute changes.