Gulf flight disruptions continue; Emirates, Etihad operating normally

The summer travel rush continues with most UAE flights operating as scheduled, though some Gulf routes remain affected by operational adjustments and temporary airspace restrictions. Air Arabia flights from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to Kuwait, Bahrain and Abha continue to face cancellations and delays. Emirates and Etihad are operating their wider networks; passengers on Gulf routes should verify flight status before departure. flydubai is operating normally with no major schedule changes. Qatar Airways resumes flights to Bahrain, Kuwait and Erbil from August 8; Jazeera Airways has restarted Kuwait flights. Several international carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and KLM continue Dubai suspensions, with resumption dates ranging from late August to October. Air Canada has delayed its Dubai return until mid-January 2027. Travellers should arrive at least three hours before departure, check flight status before leaving home, use online check-in where available, and allow extra time for traffic, check-in, security and immigration.