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Etihad to restart limited Abu Dhabi flights on 6 March as air-space restrictions ease

Etihad to restart limited Abu Dhabi flights on 6 March as air-space restrictions ease

Etihad Airways will resume a skeleton network from Abu Dhabi on 6 March, prioritising stranded ticket-holders and offering fee-free rebooking and refunds. The move provides badly needed lift for UAE-based businesses moving staff and cargo after a week-long regional air-space shutdown.

Mar 7, 2026
Emirates targets full network restoration “within days” as flights ramp up

Emirates targets full network restoration “within days” as flights ramp up

Emirates says it will operate 106 return services on 7 March and aims to restore its entire global network “within days,” giving UAE-based companies badly needed seat inventory on high-demand UK, India and US routes.

Mar 7, 2026
Schengen and South Africa visa slots shrink as several VFS centres in UAE pause bookings

Schengen and South Africa visa slots shrink as several VFS centres in UAE pause bookings

Several VFS Global centres serving key Schengen states and South Africa have stopped taking new appointments in the UAE, squeezing business-travel timelines. Companies should lock in remaining slots quickly and explore alternative consulates.

Mar 7, 2026

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