One of the major international carriers, Emirates Airline has announced the suspension of all flights to and from its two main hubs, the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The suspension of all flights was a direct effect of the ongoing conflict between Iran, US and Israel which has led to airspace closures across the Middle East.
In a statement shared shared via its social media channels, the airline also cited safety precaution as well as growing regional tensions and restrictions affecting multiple flight routes.
“All flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until further notice. Please do not go to the airport. Emirates will share updates when available”
“We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience as we closely monitor the situation,” part of the statement read.
Several other Airlines operating across the Middle East, including Qatar Airways have been adjusting flight paths or suspending services due to airspace restrictions linked to heightened military strikes and security concerns.
Emirates advised all “Passengers scheduled to travel through Dubai are advised to monitor updates from Emirates and check their flight status before making any arrangements to travel to the airport.”
The escalating war with between US/Israel and Iran has brought serious financial consequences on the aviation industry with industry analysts estimating loses in excess of 100 million in the last two weeks alone.