Renewed fighting between the US and Iran is disrupting travel in the Gulf, with airlines cancelling flights to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Emirates cancelled eight flights between Dubai and Kuwait on Sunday. Flights EK857 from Dubai to Kuwait and EK858 from Kuwait to Dubai were also listed as cancelled on Monday.
Etihad Airways has cancelled flights EY653 and EY654 between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait for July 19 and 20. Air Arabia flights were also affected on Sunday, with several delays. Flydubai cancelled two flights between Dubai and Abha, in Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait Airways said it had rescheduled most of its commercial flights after take-offs and landings at Kuwait International Airport were temporarily suspended on Saturday amid repeated missile and drone threats.
Washington and Tehran renewed hostilities on July 7 after accusing each other of breaching a ceasefire. The truce collapsed as attacks intensified across Iran and the Gulf.
The aviation sector had been steadily returning to normal after widespread airspace closures caused by the conflict, which began on February 28. Passengers have been advised to check the latest status of their flight before travelling to the airport, as schedules remain subject to change.
Here are the latest updates:
Flight disruptions in Kuwait
Emirates
Emirates cancelled eight flights between Dubai International Airport and Kuwait International Airport on Sunday. Flights EK853, EK855, EK857 and EK859 from Dubai to Kuwait have been cancelled, along with return flights EK854, EK856, EK858 and EK860.
The airline said the cancellations were made for operational reasons and advised affected passengers seeking assistance to contact Emirates or the office through which they made their booking.
Flights EK857 from Dubai to Kuwait and EK858 from Kuwait to Dubai were also listed as cancelled on Monday. Emirates had not issued a public update confirming the status of its other flights on the route.
Etihad Airways
Etihad has cancelled flights EY653 and EY654 between Zayed International Airport and Kuwait International Airport on July 19 and 20, due to operational reasons.
The airline said its teams were assisting affected passengers with their travel arrangements. Travellers have been advised to ensure the contact details in their booking are up to date so they can receive the latest information by text message or email.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia flights between the UAE and Kuwait faced cancellations and delays on Sunday, although several that were initially listed as cancelled were later reinstated.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights 3L020 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait and 3L021 from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi were cancelled.
Later flights 3L022 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait and 3L023 from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi operated on Sunday evening.
Later Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights 3L022 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait and 3L023 from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi operated on Sunday.
On the Sharjah route, flight G9121 departed on Sunday afternoon after initially being listed as cancelled. Other flights on the route faced delays and passengers were advised to check directly with the airline.
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways said it had rescheduled the majority of its commercial flights after take-off and landing operations at Kuwait International Airport were temporarily suspended on Saturday.
The airline urged passengers to regularly check the status of their bookings and said they would be contacted using the details provided when their tickets were issued.
Jazeera Airways
Jazeera Airways said its operations had been affected by intermittent closures of Kuwait International Airport and Kuwaiti airspace.
Passengers whose departure times have been revised have been urged to arrive no more than three hours before the updated time communicated by email or WhatsApp. The airline also urged travellers to check their flight status before going to the airport.
Flight disruption in Saudi Arabia
Flydubai
Flydubai flights FZ811 from Dubai to Abha and FZ812 from Abha to Dubai were cancelled on Sunday.
Earlier flight FZ815 from Dubai to Abha departed more than five hours late.
The airline has advised passengers to check their flight status before travelling, as schedules may change at short notice.