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Fresh Airline Updates on UAE Flights Amid Conflict
As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate, UAE-based airlines have issued fresh updates on suspended or rescheduled flights. Several carriers, including Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and flydubai, are adjusting their schedules in response to regional airspace closures and safety concerns.
Air Arabia Suspends More Routes
Sharjah-based Air Arabia announced on Thursday that flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan will remain suspended until Monday, June 30. The airline also stated that services to and from Jordan are on hold until Friday, June 20.
Air Arabia, which also operates out of Abu Dhabi, added that passengers transiting through Sharjah or Abu Dhabi with final destinations in any of the affected countries will not be accepted for travel from their point of origin until further notice.
Etihad Reschedules Beirut Flights
Etihad Airways confirmed updated schedules for its Beirut flights on June 21:
EY581: Departs Abu Dhabi at 10 AM, arrives in Beirut at 1:10 PM
EY582: Departs Beirut at 2:05 PM, arrives in Abu Dhabi at 7 PM
EY583: Departs Abu Dhabi at 2 PM, arrives in Beirut at 5:05 PM
EY584: Departs Beirut at 6 PM, arrives in Abu Dhabi at 10:55 PM
Emirates Extends Suspensions
Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates has extended the suspension of flights to Jordan (Amman) and Lebanon (Beirut) until Sunday, June 22, 2025. In addition, all Emirates flights to Iran (Tehran) and Iraq (Baghdad and Basra) will remain grounded until Monday, June 30, 2025.
flydubai Suspends Several Destinations
