Due to regional unrest, UAE Airlines is canceling flights to a number of different countries.
Iran conducted a ballistic missile attack on Israel on Tuesday, retaliating for the deaths of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and an Iranian commander in Lebanon. Nearly 200 missiles were launched, but most were intercepted by Israeli and U.S. defense systems, resulting in no reported fatalities in Israel.
Emirates and Flydubai have announced the cancellation of flights to Iraq, Iran, and Jordan on October 2 and 3 due to regional unrest.
A statement from Emirates confirmed that all flights to and from Basra, Baghdad, Tehran, and Amman will be affected. Meanwhile, Flydubai has included Israel in its list of suspended destinations for the same dates.
Emirates has announced that customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq, Iran, and Jordan will not be accepted for travel until further notice.
Additionally, several flights have been canceled on October 2, including:
- EK 837/838 (Dubai-Bahrain-Dubai)
- EK 855/856 (Dubai-Kuwait-Dubai)
- EK 31/32 (Dubai-London Heathrow-Dubai)
- EK 866/867 (Dubai-Muscat-Dubai)
Affected customers are advised to reach out to their booking agents or contact the airline directly to make alternative travel arrangements.