05 Jan 2018 | 04:04 AM UTC
Tunisia: Emirates flights to Tunis from Dubai suspended Dec. 25
Emirates Airlines flights between Dubai and Tunis temporarily suspended December 25 due to security concerns; confirm reservations
Event
Tunisian authorities suspended Emirates Airlines flights between Dubai and Tunis on Monday, December 25, after the airline barred female Tunisian passengers from boarding flights. According to the UAE government, female passengers holding a Tunisian passport have been temporarily prevented from Emirates flights since Friday, December 22, due to a serious security threat.
Advice
Potentially impacted passengers traveling with Emirates Airlines are advised to confirm flight reservations and to contact the airline for more information.