UAE airlines cancel or delay flights to Kuwait, Saudi amid regional tensions
Emirates has cancelled multiple Dubai-Kuwait services through July 19, while Etihad Airways has listed its Abu Dhabi-Kuwait flights as 'awaiting update'. Air Arabia has also updated flight statuses for services between Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait.
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UAE airlines continue to adjust schedules as regional tensions affect air travel across parts of the Gulf. Emirates has cancelled multiple Dubai-Kuwait services through July 19, while Etihad Airways has listed its Abu Dhabi-Kuwait flights as 'awaiting update'. Air Arabia has also updated flight statuses for services between Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. Passengers travelling to or from Kuwait are advised to check directly with their airline before heading to the airport. Flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia have also been affected. Dubai-Abha and Sharjah-Abha services remain disrupted, with passengers advised to confirm flight status before travelling. Several Gulf carriers are gradually restoring or expanding services, while some international airlines continue to have temporary suspensions or changes affecting some Middle East routes.
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Reported by: Gulf News 18 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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