Passengers urged to verify flight status amid UAE airport capacity increase

Last updated: October 28, 2026 | 11:56

UAE flights status: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays, cancellations – what travellers need to know Supplied

Dubai: Flight disruptions continue across the UAE, with cancellations affecting services to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India and other international destinations, while several Abu Dhabi arrivals are delayed. Passengers are being urged to check directly with airlines before heading to the airport, as flight information may change at short notice.

At the same time, UAE airports are also seeing a rise in winter travel demand, with departing seat capacity up 23 per cent since June and more international services expected to return in the coming weeks.…