Limited airport operations resumed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai last night after UAE authorities allowed exceptional flights to bring stranded travelers home.
“Limited airport operations resumed today (March 2) with a small number of flights operating from DXB and DWC,” an update from Dubai Airports said.
It said passengers should not travel to the airport unless they receive a confirmed departure time directly from the airline, as schedules are still subject to change.
Abu Dhabi Airports announced on Monday, in coordination with relevant authorities and partner airlines, that Zayed International Airport (AUH) has partially resumed operations from Monday 2 March.
Etihad Airways has resumed some limited flights from Abu Dhabi, although all scheduled commercial services remain cancelled.
The airline confirmed in a statement that all scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain cancelled.
However, it added: “Some relocation, cargo and repatriation flights may be operated in coordination with UAE authorities and will require strict operational and safety approvals.”
The airline stressed that these flights are being operated only under specific approvals.
Etihad Airways added: “Safety remains our absolute priority and services will only operate when all safety standards are met.”
Emirates announced on Monday that it will begin operating a limited number of flights from today (Monday) evening. “We are prioritizing customers who book early and customers who are rebooked to travel on these limited flights will be contacted directly by Emirates,” the airline said.
The airline said all other flights will remain suspended until further notice.
Flydubai also resumed a limited number of flights on the night of March 2nd.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the start of exceptional air operations at airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), allowing passengers stranded due to recent regional developments to depart in line with schedules announced by airlines to affected passengers and relevant destinations.
Authorities urged passengers whose flights were affected not to go to the airport until they have been contacted by their respective airlines with flight times and details to avoid crowds and ensure a smooth process.
The authorities thanked passengers for their cooperation and emphasized that compliance with the issued instructions plays a central role in facilitating procedures and maintaining orderly operations.
Meanwhile, Air India Express said it would resume scheduled flights to and from Muscat, Oman from Tuesday, although it extended flight cancellations to other destinations in the Gulf region for another day.
Another Indian airline, Indigo, announced on Tuesday that it would operate four relief flights from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to India.
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