UAE: Flight schedules across the UAE remained mixed on Sunday, with major carriers like Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai operating a combination of scheduled services, cancellations, and delayed flights due to ongoing Middle East tensions.
Emirates has cancelled two Dubai-Bahrain services, while several Air Arabia flights between the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain have also been cancelled or are yet to depart. On the other hand, Etihad’s Abu Dhabi-Bahrain and Abu Dhabi-Kuwait services are largely operating as scheduled, while flydubai stated that its flights to Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia are operational.
These changes come as the Middle East conflict enters another day, with Washington preparing additional sanctions against Iran, diplomatic efforts continuing, and restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continuing to affect regional trade and aviation.
The US is expected to announce additional sanctions against Iran on Monday, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the planned measures as the “toughest sanctions in history.” Iran has strongly condemned the planned measures.
At present, the US and Iran are neither exchanging fire nor holding peace negotiations, according to the latest information provided.
The situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical development for the region, with restrictions on shipping affecting trade and creating wider uncertainty across the Gulf.
For UAE travellers, the evolving security situation means airlines continue to closely monitor their operations and adjust flight schedules where required.
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