- Kenya Airways flights to and from Dubai were disrupted following heavy rains and flooding in the Arab nation
- The flooding stopped operations at the Dubai International Airport on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- KQ said it is in close communication with the Dubai authorities, resuming two flights starting Thursday, April 18, at 7:45 pm
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Kenya Airways has announced a resumption of flight operations between Nairobi and Dubai.
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The airline was forced to cancel its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday following severe weather and flooding that affected operations at Dubai International Airport.
Which KQ flights will resume to Dubai?
In a public notice on Thursday, April 18, KQ said it will operate two flights tonight starting at 7:45 pm.
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“Kenya Airways wishes to inform our customers that we will resume our normal operations to Dubai effective today. We will operate two flights to Dubai tonight, KQ306 departing Nairobi at 07:45 p.m. and KQ310 departing Nairobi at 08:30 p.m,” read the company notice in part.
The national carrier expressed gratitude to all customers for their patience, continued support, and loyalty.
How Dubai floods affected air operations
Yesterday, KQ promised to work closely with Dubai authorities to arrest the situation.
“We sincerely apologise to our customers for any inconvenience that resulted from the disruption. We assure you of our commitment to providing you with the best possible travel experience,” the company said.
The company noted that it will continue to engage the Dubai airport and keep customers updated with current developments.
Heavy rains experienced in the Arab country caused floods that have disrupted flights at the world’s second-busiest airport.
The airport alerted passengers to keep off on Wednesday, as runways were inundated with water.
What to know about Dubai floods
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