Gulf News published a comprehensive bulletin at 08:00 on 7 March outlining the status of every major UAE airline and airport as the country tiptoes toward normal operations. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia have all reinstated selected routes, while Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah airports are processing passengers under heightened security protocols.
According to Dubai Airports, more than 1,140 aircraft movements were handled between 2 and 5 March despite periodic closures, including 500 outbound flights to 80+ destinations. The bulletin lists flight numbers currently operating on Emirates’ skeleton roster—useful for travel managers validating passenger eligibility—and provides equivalent data for Etihad and Air Arabia.
Travellers who still need to secure or renew visas before flying can streamline the paperwork through VisaHQ, which offers up-to-date requirements, digital application tools, and door-to-door courier service for UAE entry permits. Their dedicated UAE portal (https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/) also tracks embassies’ processing times and flags any sudden rule changes, serving as a handy safety net for mobility teams juggling multiple itineraries.
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Passenger‐friendly waiver policies are in force. Emirates and flydubai allow free date changes for tickets issued before 31 March; Etihad accepts rebookings on travel up to 15 May; and Air Arabia is honouring full refunds or vouchers valid for one year. The article answers frequently asked questions on refunds, loyalty-point accrual, connecting-flight protection and managing bookings when call centres are overloaded.
Operationally, access roads to DXB remain restricted to confirmed ticket-holders to prevent terminal congestion, and travellers are advised not to arrive more than three hours before departure. Ground transport links between DXB and DWC have been supplemented by dedicated shuttle buses to redistribute capacity.
For global-mobility and relocation teams, the bulletin doubles as a ready-made checklist: verify booking status directly on airline portals, brief employees on refund/rebooking windows, and ensure that passports and visas are linked in airline and immigration systems to avoid manual document checks at departure gates.
According to Dubai Airports, more than 1,140 aircraft movements were handled between 2 and 5 March despite periodic closures, including 500 outbound flights to 80+ destinations. The bulletin lists flight numbers currently operating on Emirates’ skeleton roster—useful for travel managers validating passenger eligibility—and provides equivalent data for Etihad and Air Arabia.
Travellers who still need to secure or renew visas before flying can streamline the paperwork through VisaHQ, which offers up-to-date requirements, digital application tools, and door-to-door courier service for UAE entry permits. Their dedicated UAE portal (https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/) also tracks embassies’ processing times and flags any sudden rule changes, serving as a handy safety net for mobility teams juggling multiple itineraries.
Passenger‐friendly waiver policies are in force. Emirates and flydubai allow free date changes for tickets issued before 31 March; Etihad accepts rebookings on travel up to 15 May; and Air Arabia is honouring full refunds or vouchers valid for one year. The article answers frequently asked questions on refunds, loyalty-point accrual, connecting-flight protection and managing bookings when call centres are overloaded.
Operationally, access roads to DXB remain restricted to confirmed ticket-holders to prevent terminal congestion, and travellers are advised not to arrive more than three hours before departure. Ground transport links between DXB and DWC have been supplemented by dedicated shuttle buses to redistribute capacity.
For global-mobility and relocation teams, the bulletin doubles as a ready-made checklist: verify booking status directly on airline portals, brief employees on refund/rebooking windows, and ensure that passports and visas are linked in airline and immigration systems to avoid manual document checks at departure gates.
