Full Airline Status — March 30, 2026
Here’s where the major airlines stand as of today:
Emirates: Operating a reduced schedule with diversions and delays from this morning's suspension. Flights to Guangzhou, Dhaka, and Mauritius were among those running earlier in the day. Emirates remains the primary option for travel through Dubai. Passengers booked between February 28 and April 15 can rebook for travel up to May 31 or request a refund via emirates.com. Do not go to the airport without a confirmed booking. Check emirat.es/flightstatus within one hour of departure.
Etihad: Operating a limited number of commercial flights to select destinations from Abu Dhabi. Passengers are urged to check flight status before traveling and not arrive at the airport without confirmation. Passengers with bookings February 28 through March 31 can rebook free until May 15 or request a refund via etihad.com/manage. Online check-in is now available again as of today.
flydubai: Operating a limited schedule after 10am following this morning's disruption. Services to Delhi, Karachi, Dammam, and Islamabad were among those affected. Customers are being notified directly. Passengers should not go to the airport without a confirmed departure time. Customers with bookings February 28 through March 31 can rebook within 30 days at no penalty or request a full refund. Contact your travel agent if you booked through one.
Air Arabia: Resumed ad-hoc operations between Dubai and Delhi, with 20 scheduled and non-scheduled flights operating today. Rebooking and full refund options available for those affected by earlier cancellations. Operating limited flights from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah to select destinations in India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Europe through April 15. Passengers on cancelled flights can rebook, request a credit voucher, or take a full refund.
Middle East Airlines: Operating scheduled services between DXB and Beirut.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines: Operating scheduled services between DXB and Dhaka.
US-Bangla Airlines: Operating scheduled services between DXB and Dhaka.
Air Sial: Operating between DXB and Lahore, with some delays reported this morning.
IndiGo: Operating a Mumbai–Dubai route today. Check status and notifications through registered contact details.
Air India and Air India Express: Resumed ad-hoc operations between Dubai and Delhi, with 20 scheduled and non-scheduled flights operating today. Rebooking and full refund options available for those affected by earlier cancellations.
British Airways: All flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Amman, and Tel Aviv cancelled through May 31. Abu Dhabi flights suspended until October. Doha until April 30. BA is operating additional flights to Singapore and Bangkok for disrupted passengers.
Air France: All flights to and from Dubai suspended through March 31 inclusive, meaning the return service from Dubai on April 1 is also cancelled. Passengers can postpone or cancel free of charge.
Lufthansa Group: Lufthansa, SWISS, ITA Airways, and Austrian Airlines flights to Dubai suspended through at least May 31. Eurowings suspended through October 24.
Qatar Airways: Operating a limited schedule between Doha and Dubai. Passengers with bookings through April 30 are eligible for two complimentary date changes or a refund.
KLM: Not flying to or from Dubai through May 17. Rebooking and refund options available via My Trip.
Air Canada: Flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv currently suspended, with restart planned for March 23. Passengers can rebook to the same destination or reroute to Europe, UK, India, or Africa at no extra cost through December 15.
United Airlines: All flights to Dubai suspended until April 19. Passengers who purchased tickets on or before February 28 with travel dates between March 8 and April 19 can reschedule with fees and fare differences waived.
Turkish Airlines: Suspended through at least the end of March. Passengers who booked before February 28 have until June 10 to rebook, request a refund, or extend their ticket.
IndiGo: All flights to and from Dubai suspended until further notice. Passengers should check flight status and monitor notifications through registered contact details.
Wizz Air: Flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman, and Jeddah from mainland Europe suspended until mid-September.
Oman Air: Flights to and from Amman, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, Kuwait, Copenhagen, Baghdad, and Khasab cancelled through March 31. Some special flights are operating to move stranded passengers.
Philippine Airlines: Manila to Dubai route suspended until at least March 28. Rebooking and refund options available on the airline's website.
Virgin Atlantic: Seasonal Dubai service suspended for the remainder of winter. Riyadh flights also paused and being assessed on an ongoing basis.
Cathay Pacific: All flights to Dubai and Riyadh cancelled until April 30.
Japan Airlines: Tokyo to Doha suspended through March 31.
China Southern Airlines: Operating select routes from Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Check the airline's website before departure for the most current schedule.
Scam Warning: Emirates and Etihad continue to warn passengers about fraudulent accounts targeting people with disrupted bookings. Fake social media profiles are circulating fraudulent refund forms and requesting passwords, one-time codes, and payment details. Neither airline will ever ask for sensitive information through social media. Emirates support only at emirat.es/xdm. Etihad support only at etihad.com. Do not share booking details publicly.
