Overview
- Travel agencies across the UAE reported a sharp rise in enquiries and tourist visa applications Wednesday after a two‑week US–Iran ceasefire took effect.
- Airlines and airports have not restored regular timetables and are waiting for operational guidance before adding more flights, according to travel operators.
- Major Gulf carriers continue to run reduced networks and many international airlines still suspend UAE routes, with several Middle East airspaces open only through limited corridors.
- People stuck abroad or on expired visit visas are pausing plans until employers confirm returns and authorities clarify overstay rules, reflecting lingering uncertainty for households and workers.
- Talks due Friday in Islamabad could determine whether the pause extends, a decision that would influence fares and family travel during the April–May school break.