Emirates cancels Newcastle Dubai flight
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Emirates is resuming a limited flight schedule after 10 AM Dubai time today following earlier disruptions. While some flights will operate, several have been cancelled. Affected passengers will be notified and offered rebooking options.
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Emirates' latest travel update comes on Monday March 16 and advises that all travellers should not go to Dubai International Airport.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is forcing carriers from the region to seriously rethink their networks.
The Gulf carrier, Qantas’ major international partner, has returned almost two-thirds of its routes even while its rivals remain cautious in the midst of war.
Flights were temporarily halted at Dubai’s main international airport. Some flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Emirates faces drastically low passenger numbers on inbound flights to Dubai, with some routes seeing as few as 5% occupancy. This comes amid travel advisories and disruptions in the Persian Gulf region.
Emirates has issued an update on the operation of its flights after its routes were forced to be cancelled and diverted due to a drone attack in Dubai.
IndiGo airlines suspended its operations from India to Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah until March 28.