The major airline said earlier that all flights had been suspended but has since issued a fresh update
Emirates has issued another new update stating that flights to and from Dubai will resume amid the Middle East conflict.
The major airline shared an update on X this morning (Saturday, March 7) at around 11.08am Dubai time stating that all flights to and from Dubai had been suspended until further notice. Bosses warned people ‘do not go to the airport’ in the update.
But Emirates has now confirmed that this post ‘is no longer current’ with all operations resumed. Passengers with bookings have been told to head to the airport.
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The update said: “Our post from 11:08am Dubai time regarding operational status is no longer current, and has been deleted to avoid causing unnecessary confusion. Emirates has resumed operations.
“Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon’s flights may proceed to the airport. This includes customers transiting in Dubai, if their connecting flight is also operating.
“Customers can check the flight schedule for upcoming flights, as well as book seats to travel: http://emirat.es/nowoperating Emirates continues to monitor the situation, and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly.
“We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not be compromised.”
This update comes after people heard several blasts this morning in Dubai, with Emirati authorities saying there had been ‘a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception’, according to Sky News. Several loud bangs were also heard in Abu Dhabi as more missiles were intercepted this morning.
The US and Israel have continued to batter Iran with nationwide strikes, and in turn, Iran has kept up retaliatory strikes on Israel, US bases and across the region. Thousands of Britons have left the region on commercial flights while the first Government charter plane landed at London Stansted shortly before 1am on Friday.
A second Government charter flight carrying British citizens from Oman landed at Gatwick Airport at 12.30am on Saturday as efforts to help people trapped in the war zone continue. The Titan Airways flight departed from Muscat International Airport at 5.30pm before a short layover in Cairo, Egypt.