Overview
- Emirates scrapped Tuesday’s EK35 from Dubai to Newcastle and the return EK36, extending disruption that began with Monday’s shutdown at Dubai International Airport.
- Operations were paused on Monday after a drone struck a nearby fuel tank, with authorities halting flights as a precaution; the resulting fire was contained and no injuries were reported.
- Multiple services were diverted or turned back on Monday, including UK departures from Edinburgh, London Stansted to Vienna, and Manchester returning to origin.
- Emirates says it has resumed limited operations and is notifying affected customers with rebooking options, urging travelers to check flight status and only go to the airport with a confirmed booking.
- The cancellations follow Sunday’s first Airbus A350 arrival at Newcastle for a temporary two‑week deployment on the route, and an overnight Emirates flight reached Newcastle early Tuesday after diverting from Edinburgh due to runway works.