Multiple UAE airlines cancel or adjust Gulf flights amid regional disruptions

UAE travellers flying today are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as airlines continue to adjust some regional services while overall operations remain largely stable. Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air Arabia and flydubai continue to operate services across the region, although some flights to Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or remain subject to change. The updates come as UAE airports enter one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season, with passenger traffic rising as families and holidaymakers head overseas. Airlines and airport authorities are urging passengers to plan ahead and allow extra time for check-in and security procedures. Flights between the UAE and India remain a key focus for travellers during the summer peak. Passengers heading to India should also factor in tighter airport security ahead of the country's Independence Day on August 15. Several international airlines have suspended or modified selected UAE and regional routes, including British Airways (suspended to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman until October 25), Philippine Airlines (Dubai services suspended until October 2), and Air Canada (Dubai services not expected to resume until mid-January 2027).