Dubai’s adverse weather conditions on May 2 have caused significant disruptions to flight operations across the UAE, affecting carriers such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia. Passengers travelling to and from Dubai International Airport have experienced delays, cancellations, and diversions.
Emirates, the flagship carrier of Dubai, has cancelled flights to various destinations including Istanbul, Nairobi, Cairo, Amman, Singapore, and Johannesburg. The airline has advised affected passengers to expect delays and has offered rebooking options without additional fees. Additionally, Emirates issued a travel advisory urging passengers to arrive early at the airport due to expected road delays.
flydubai, Emirates’ sister concern, has also faced delays and cancellations affecting departures and arrivals at Dubai International Airport. Passengers travelling to and from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Pakistan, Bahrain, Israel, India, Damascus, and Iran have experienced…