Emirates has confirmed that flights through Dubai Airport will be cancelled
Emirates has announced that all its flights via Dubai are temporarily suspended following the partial closure of the UAE Airspace after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran.
The world’s largest airline has cancelled all its flights through the major hub until 11am GMT on Tuesday, March 3.
A spokesman for the airline said: “Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended operations to and from Dubai.
“Emirates urges customers to check their flight status on emirates.com for the latest updates before proceeding to the airport.
“We are actively monitoring the situation and engaging with relevant authorities.
“We apologise to customers affected by disruptions for any inconvenience caused, and we are assisting them with rebooking, refunds, or alternative travel arrangements.
“The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority.”
They are advising any passengers who are disrupted to keep an eye on their website and emails for updates.
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Emirates is also currently advising anyone with a ticket between now and March 5 to rebook their flight or request a refund.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said it took the decision to close the Emirati airspace after widespread coordination with authorities.
It said the decision was made to ensure the safety of passengers and crews.
Alongside Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, Zayed International Airport and Sharjah International Airport have all seen partial closures and disruption.
The Foreign Office is warning Brits against all but essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Etihad Airways informed travellers that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi were suspended until 2am UAE time on Monday.
Qatar Airways also said flights are temporarily suspended and warned people about scammers impersonating its staff.
Virgin Atlantic said on Sunday morning that it is continuing to avoid Iraqi airspace, resulting in some pre-planned rerouting of flights between London Heathrow and the region.