Overview
- Emirates paused all flights to and from Dubai until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, March 2, and Etihad suspended Abu Dhabi operations until 02:00 the same day, leaving major hubs with near‑zero commercial activity.
- Other carriers also pulled services, with FlyDubai and Air Arabia halting UAE flights until Monday afternoon, Qatar Airways keeping operations suspended, Air France canceling Dubai, Beirut and Riyadh routes, and Virgin Atlantic axing London–Dubai and London–Riyadh services.
- Dubai authorities said debris from drones intercepted by air defences fell into two residential courtyards, injuring two people who received medical care.
- The UAE Ministry of Education rejected social‑media claims of canceled final exams, and the UK Foreign Office raised its alert level, advising nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE to register and stay indoors.
- Airlines issued rebooking and refund options and urged travelers not to go to airports without confirmed departures, while industry analysts warned that clearing the backlog could take several days even if flights resume soon.