The carriers said priority will be given to passengers with earlier bookings. Travelers whose tickets are rebooked onto the limited flights will be notified by the airlines. Emirates urged passengers not to go to the airport unless they have received official confirmation of their flight details.
All other flights remain suspended until further notice, the airlines said. They added they are closely monitoring the situation and will adjust schedules as circumstances change. Updates will be posted on the carriers’ official websites and social media channels. Emirates thanked customers for their patience and said passenger and crew safety remains its top priority.
The announcement followed a decision by the United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority to authorize “exceptional flight operations” at UAE airports, allowing stranded passengers to depart as airlines notify them.
Tehran launched rockets and drones at Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Feb. 28, in response to the U.S.–Israeli attack on Iran. Since the UAE airports were closed, officials said more than 20,000 travelers have been affected. Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport were damaged in Iranian strikes, authorities said.