Overview
- UAE aviation authorities said air navigation returned to normal after a brief closure triggered by missile and drone threats, with continuous monitoring in place.
- A drone strike ignited a fuel‑tank fire near Dubai International on March 16, prompting a temporary airport shutdown and multiple diversions and cancellations.
- British Airways extended suspensions: all flights to Dubai, Amman, Bahrain and Tel Aviv are cancelled through May 31, Doha is paused until April 30 with a limited schedule planned to June, and Abu Dhabi remains off the schedule until October.
- The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the UAE and lists 14 countries under an ‘advise against all travel’ status, which may affect the validity of travel insurance.
- Airlines are rerouting and operating relief services, with BA adding flights to Singapore and Bangkok as UK travellers shift bookings toward Spain, Portugal, Greece and Caribbean destinations.