Emirates, Etihad and other Gulf airlines extend flight suspensions as regional airspace closures continue

Major Gulf carriers on Tuesday said their flight operations remain suspended or restricted as airspace closures continue across parts of the region, with fresh updates expected on March 4.

Emirates

Emirates has said all its scheduled flights to and from Dubai remain suspended until 23:59 hrs UAE time on March 4 due to continuing airspace closures across the region.

In an update, Emirates said it will operate a limited number of passenger repatriation and freighter flights on March 3 and March 4. The airline added that customers with earlier bookings will be prioritised on these limited services.


The airline said it will continue operating a limited number of passenger repatriation and freighter flights on March 3 and March 4, even as all scheduled services to and from Dubai remain suspended.

The airline said customers with earlier bookings will be prioritised on these limited services.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways said its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.

“Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on 04 March by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC),” the airline said.

Passengers have been advised to monitor flight information on the airline’s website or mobile app. Those currently in Doha or seeking booking assistance have been asked to visit the official travel alerts page.

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Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways said all its scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until 14:00 UAE time on Wednesday, March 4.

The airline said some repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights may operate in coordination with UAE authorities and subject to strict operational and safety approvals.

“Guests should not travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by Etihad and advised to do so,” the airline said.

Passengers holding Etihad tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026, with original travel dates up to March 7, 2026, can rebook free of charge onto Etihad-operated flights up to March 18, 2026. Refunds are also being offered.

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Air Arabia

Air Arabia said its flights to and from the UAE are temporarily suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Flights to Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Iraq are suspended until March 5, 2026.

The airline said a limited number of flights may operate in coordination with relevant authorities, subject to operational and safety approvals, and affected passengers will be notified directly.

Gulf Air

Gulf Air said its flights remain temporarily suspended as the closure of Bahrain airspace continues.

“Services will resume once BCAA confirms safe reopening,” the airline said, adding that the next update will be provided at 11:00 Bahrain time (08:00 UTC) on March 4.

Airlines across the Gulf have urged passengers not to travel to airports unless specifically contacted and to regularly check official channels for the latest updates, as safety assessments continue amid the ongoing regional situation.