UAE grants automatic overstay-fine waiver for travellers delayed by regional airspace closures
Government readies second relief package for UAE tourism and hospitality operators
Etihad updates: 80-destination network operating; free changes for tickets through 31 March 2027
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Dubai Airport sees busiest day since conflict began as EASA ruling looms
DXB handled 223 outbound flights on 7 April, its busiest day since the 28 February airspace crisis. The surge comes ahead of EASA’s 10 April review that could reopen the UAE to European airlines. Emirates is courting demand with free date changes on new tickets, while entry restrictions for Iranian nationals remain in force.
UAE readies targeted aid package to keep tourism and hospitality afloat
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said on 6 April that the federal government will shortly unveil a support package for tourism, hospitality and aviation businesses hit by the Iran conflict. The plan will complement Dubai’s AED 1 billion fee-deferral programme and is expected to include liquidity relief for SMEs. For corporate mobility teams this should stabilise hotel pricing and supplier solvency during a volatile travel season.
Gulf carriers crawl back to 52 % of pre-war schedules as UAE airspace restrictions ease
Flight-tracking figures show Gulf airlines are operating at just over half their normal volume, with Emirates leading the rebound but still 28 % below pre-war levels. Extended routings and capacity shortages are pushing up business-class fares, while carriers continue to offer flexible rebooking and refund policies. Mobility programmes should budget for longer flying times and possible last-minute cancellations until airspace normalises.
Real-time travel guide: What the latest Middle East flight disruption means for UAE passengers
Condé Nast Traveller ME’s 6 April update shows Emirates, Etihad and flydubai operating reduced but growing schedules, while many foreign carriers keep Dubai flights suspended. Longer routings, higher fuel costs and late-breaking slot changes continue to disrupt itineraries, so mobility managers should run 72-hour pre-trip checks and use flexible fares. The article aggregates current refund and rebooking policies in one place.