Indian Consulate Issues Detailed Help-Desk for Stranded Travellers in UAE
Gulf Carriers Begin Phased Restart of UAE Flight Networks
GDRFA Opens ‘Humanitarian Extension’ Pathway for Stranded Visitors
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Emirates restarts Dubai operations after brief missile-debris shutdown
Emirates resumed flights at DXB and DWC on 7 March after a 30-minute safety shutdown caused by falling missile-debris. Passengers may travel only with confirmed bookings, and schedules remain fluid while the UAE gradually re-opens airspace closed since 28 February. Business travellers should expect short-notice changes, higher fares and constrained cargo capacity.
UAE issues detailed 7 March flight bulletin: limited schedules, free rebooking and refunds
A Gulf News special bulletin lists which UAE flights are operating on 7 March and details each carrier’s waiver and refund rules. Only passengers with reconfirmed tickets will be admitted to airports, but free date changes and full refunds are available across Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia. The guidance helps corporates re-sequence travel while airspace restrictions unwind.
Tallinn receives first evacuation flights from Dubai as Baltic nations repatriate citizens
Estonia flew 320 nationals out of Dubai to Tallinn and Riga on 7 March, using Heston Airlines, AirBaltic and FlyDubai charters. The missions highlight how quickly companies may need to pivot from scheduled flights to evacuation plans when a major hub like Dubai faces sudden disruption.