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Dubai-bound Emirates returns to Bengaluru, 42 flights cancelled on March 3

March 3, 2026

Updated - March 03, 2026 11:03 am IST - Bengaluru Planes parked at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. The reason cited for return of Dubai-bound flight EK 569 to KIA was closure of airspace in West Asia. | Photo Credit: Raghed Waked An Emirates flight EK 569 from Bengaluru to Dubai, which departed at 4.30 a. m.

Dubai-bound Emirates returns to Bengaluru, 42 flights cancelled on March 3

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on March 3 from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) with 56 passengers on board, returned to KIA due to closure of airspace in West Asia.
“Flight No.
EK 569 to Dubai, which departed at 4.30 a. m.
with 56 passengers on board, has been cancelled, and has returned due to closure of airspace,” airport officials told The Hindu Israel-US-Iran conflict LIVE updates Earlier on March 2, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) had stated that Emirates will operate an A388 aircraft from Dubai to Bengaluru, and that it will return back to the UAE.
“Emirates to operate A388 tomorrow early morning EK 568/569 SIBT 0240 SOBT 0430 departure restricted only up to DXB only for UAE nationals and resident permit holders,” BIAL had announced.

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Dubai-bound Emirates returns to Bengaluru, 42 flights cancelled on March 3

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Dubai-bound Emirates returns to Bengaluru, 42 flights cancelled on March 3

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