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Gulf aviation chaos: Over 20,000 passengers stranded as UAE airspace closed amid missile attacks

News DeskLast Updated: 01 March 2026, 12:53 PM ISTShare Over 20,000 passengers stranded in UAE after Iranian missile strikes hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain airports. Representational image (Photo: Canva)Dubai: More than 20,000 passengers are stranded in the UAE following Iranian missile attacks targeting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Bahrain airports. UAE authorities confirmed that 20,200 passengers have been relocated to safe areas and hotels, with food, water, and essential services provided.

Gulf aviation chaos: Over 20,000 passengers stranded as UAE airspace closed amid missile attacks

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Key Highlights

  • At Dubai International Airport, around 20% of staff across various departments remain present but have been instructed not to resume work until further notice.
  • Emirates and Gulf Airlines suspend flights Emirates Airlines announced the temporary suspension of all services to and from Dubai for three days, effective Sunday evening, due to the closure of UAE airspace.
  • Passengers holding tickets for the next three days are eligible to rebook within ten days or request full refunds.
  • The airline urged travellers to check the status of flights before heading to the airport. The Khaleej Times reported that over 700 flights in the Gulf region have been cancelled.
  • On Sunday, 716 out of 4,329 flights operating in the Pan-Asia network were cancelled, and additional cancellations are expected.
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