Full Airline Status — April 16, 2026
Here’s where the major airlines stand as of this morning:
Emirates: Flying to 125 destinations on a reduced schedule. One free date change for bookings from April 2. Refund or rebook options for travel February 28 through May 31. Check status at emirat.es/flightstatus.
flydubai: Operating 100-plus routes at reduced capacity. Check flight status before departure at flydubai.com.
Air India / Air India Express: Continuing select services to and from the West Asia region, in line with regulatory approvals. Check flight status on the airline’s app before heading to the airport.
IndiGo: Operating select routes including Mumbai–Dubai. Check status before departure through registered contact details.
Air France: Flights to and from Dubai suspended until May 3, with the May 4 return flight also cancelled. Passengers can rebook or cancel free of charge.
British Airways: All flights to Dubai suspended until May 31. Travelers can rebook, delay travel, or request a full refund.
Cathay Pacific: Suspended through June 30. Passengers with Hong Kong–Dubai bookings through July 31 can rebook, reroute, or refund without the usual fees.
Finnair: Suspended pending further assessment.
Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways): Dubai and Tel Aviv suspended until May 31, with wider regional routes suspended until October.
KLM: Not flying to or from Dubai through June 14. Passengers can rebook free of charge or request a refund via My Trip.
Korean Air: Seoul Incheon–Dubai suspended through May 31.
Lufthansa, SWISS, ITA Airways, Austrian Airlines: All suspended through at least May 31. Eurowings suspended through October 24.
Qatar Airways: Limited schedule in place. Passengers with bookings through June 15 are eligible for two complimentary date changes or a refund.
Singapore Airlines: Flights between Singapore and Dubai cancelled until May 31. Passengers can rebook or claim refunds.
Philippine Airlines: Manila–Dubai route suspended until April 30. Rebooking and refund options available.
United Airlines: Dubai flights affected until September 7. Travelers can reschedule without fees or request a full refund under certain conditions.
Turkish Airlines: No confirmed restart date. Passengers who booked before February 28 for travel through April 30 can rebook penalty-free or request a full refund by June 10.