Emirates Plans Full Network Operations After Partial Airspace Reopening
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced plans to restore full flight operations in the coming days. Currently flying to 84 destinations worldwide, the airline has transported tens of thousands of passengers out of Dubai in recent days.
Following the partial reopening of UAE airspace, Emirates has been operating a reduced schedule at Dubai International Airport (DXB). A spokesman said:
“Following the partial re-opening of regional airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule while working to restore full network operations. The airline anticipates a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and operational requirements. Safety remains paramount, as always.”
Emirates is prioritising earlier bookings, and passengers are advised to check operational updates continuously due to the dynamic situation.
Flights This Weekend
By Saturday, March 7, Emirates will operate:
- UK: 11 daily flights across five airports
- India: 22 flights to nine gateways
- US: All seven locations served
Destinations include:
Africa: Abidjan, Accra, Cape Town, Harare, Johannesburg, Lagos, Lusaka, Nairobi
Americas: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Mexico City, New York, Newark, San Francisco, São Paulo, Toronto
Europe: Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Birmingham, Budapest, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Istanbul, Lisbon, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rome, St. Petersburg, Vienna, Warsaw, Zurich
Middle East & North Africa: Cairo, Casablanca, Jeddah, Medina
Far East & Australasia: Auckland, Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Christchurch, Guangzhou, Haneda Tokyo, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Perth, Phuket, Seoul, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei
West Asia & Indian Ocean: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Colombo, Delhi, Dhaka, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Kochi, Kolkata, Lahore, Male, Mauritius, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram
Passengers can find the updated list on Emirates’ website.
Travel Advice for Affected Passengers
For flights between Saturday, February 28, and Tuesday, March 31, passengers may:
- Rebook: Travel on an alternate flight by April 30. Contact your travel agent or Emirates if booked directly.
- Request a refund: Complete Emirates’ online refund form or contact your travel agent.
