Gulf war forces Emirates to cut flights to 100+ destinations
The airline said passengers are advised to check the latest flight status and booking options regularly as it continues reviewing its network and updating schedules
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Emirates has confirmed it is operating a limited flight schedule to more than 100 destinations worldwide, adjusting its services following ongoing disruptions triggered by a conflict that began on February 28.
UAE carriers Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia have since been running special flights on safe air corridors since the crisis began, says a press release.
The airline said passengers are advised to check the latest flight status and booking options regularly as it continues reviewing its network and updating schedules.
Flexible options for affected passengers
Travelers impacted by schedule changes will be rebooked on the next available Emirates flight wherever possible, including on connecting journeys routed via Dubai.
Customers holding tickets for travel between February 28 and May 31 can choose between rebooking on an alternate flight or requesting a full refund.
Passengers may rebook to the same destination or an alternate destination within the same region on or before June 15, 2026. Those who booked through a travel agent must contact their agent directly, while passengers who booked with Emirates can reach out to the airline.
Customers who booked directly with Emirates can submit refund requests through the airline's dedicated refund form. The airline advised completing any rebooking first, as unused flights in the same itinerary will be automatically cancelled and refunded once a refund request is processed.
Emirates also announced that customers booking flights from April 2 onward will receive one complimentary date change across all cabin classes, subject to ticket validity, with fare differences potentially applying.
What passengers can do online
Through the Emirates website or app, customers can review booking changes, accept newly offered flights, choose alternative flights if the original travel date falls within 72 hours, review onboard services such as dietary meals and seat selections, make up to nine changes under the current travel waiver valid until May 31, and update contact details to receive flight notifications.
Seeking further assistance
For bookings that cannot be managed online — such as partially cancelled itineraries or tickets requiring additional support — passengers can contact the local Emirates Contact Centre, reach out to their travel agent, use the Live Chat feature on emirates.com, or visit Emirates retail stores worldwide.
In Dubai, in-person assistance is available at the Emirates Reservations and Ticketing desk at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport, Emirates World at Jumeirah Town Centre, and the Emirates Group Technology Centre near the Clock Tower in Deira.
City check-in points closed
Emirates confirmed that all city check-in points across Dubai are temporarily closed until further notice as operational adjustments continue.
The airline urged passengers to check flight status regularly, even after check-in, and to keep their contact information up to date via the Manage Your Booking tool to receive timely notifications.
Emirates said it continues to closely monitor the situation and will adjust its schedule as required. The Dubai-based carrier thanked customers for their patience during the disruption.
