16 Apr 2024 | 09:15 PM UTC
UAE: Flight disruptions likely to continue at Dubai International Airport through April 17 due to severe weather
Flight cancellations and delays likely to continue at Dubai International, UAE, through April 17 due to severe weather. Reconfirm flights.
Flight delays and cancellations are likely to continue at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Dubai, UAE through April 17 due to severe weather. The airport is temporarily diverting inbound flights until the weather situation improves; however departures from the airport are continuing to operate. Several airlines have issued warnings for flight delays and cancellations, including flydubai (FZ) and Emirates (EK). Flydubai has further canceled all departing DXB flights until 10:00 April 17.
Lingering flight disruptions are likely even after weather conditions improve as airlines work through passenger backlogs and reposition aircraft.
Contact airline and confirm flights if scheduled to travel via DXB through at least April 17. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
