There is a relief news for Indian and other passengers traveling from Dubai. On the morning of Saturday, March 7, 2026, Emirates Airline had stopped all its flights due to security reasons. However, now that the situation has improved, flight operations have been resumed from the afternoon. If your flight is from Dubai or you are going to pass through there, then it is very important to understand the current situation before going to the airport.
ℹ: Dubai Airport Update: All flights suspended at Dubai Airport, Emirates and Etihad issued alert for passengers.
Which passengers can go to the airport?
Emirates has gradually restarted its flights since around 12:30 pm on Saturday. However, some restrictions are still in place to manage the crowd.
Passengers with confirmed tickets only: Only those passengers whose flight bookings are confirmed are allowed at the airport.
City check-in closed: Emirates check-in points (City Check-in) located in different parts of Dubai city will remain closed until further orders.
Transit Passengers: If you are flying to another country via Dubai, you will be accepted only if your onward connecting flight is confirmed.
Ticket refund and date change rules
The airline has relaxed the rules for the passengers who have faced problems due to the impact of air services. If your booking 28 February to 31 March 2026 If it was between, you have two options:
You can change the date of your travel 30 April 2026 You can book flights for any day till. If you do not want to travel, you can ask for a full refund through the website or your agent.
The UAE government has also extended a helping hand to those passengers who were stuck in Dubai due to flight cancellation. The government has instructed the hotels that the government will bear the expenses of accommodation and food for such passengers. Passengers have been advised to keep their contact details updated so that they can get flight updates through SMS or email.