UAE brands Iranian missile and drone barrage ‘terrorist attacks’, tightens entry controls
Etihad extends Middle-East conflict travel waiver to 15 April
Eid Al-Fitr holiday closures begin across UAE; visa counters and VFS centres shut until 22 March
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Emirates restarts limited network and extends disruption waiver after 17 March closure
Emirates has resumed a pared-down flight programme after the 17 March airspace incident and is allowing unlimited date changes or full refunds for tickets dated 28 Feb-15 Apr 2026. The policy gives corporates breathing room to reschedule travel as the carrier gradually rebuilds its network, but travellers should expect longer routings and continue to check status alerts before heading to the airport.
Etihad extends free rebooking to 15 May and scales up phased flight restart
Etihad Airways has prolonged its fee-free rebooking window to 15 May 2026 for tickets affected by the current regional crisis and is adding flights in phases from its Abu Dhabi hub. The policy gives employers extra time to re-align travel plans, but passengers must still allow for longer routings and manual airport check-in until at least 21 March.