Flydubai has resumed operations across its network with a reduced schedule, including to Belgrade, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Sarajevo. Tickets can now purchased through the carrier’s website for these destinations, although availability remains limited due to high demand. “We are continuously updating our schedule and adding more flights as airspace restrictions are lifted. We continue to monitor the situation closely. Flight durations may be longer than usual due to the temporary rerouting of some flight paths. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority”, Flydubai said in a statement. Today, Flydubai is operating two of its three usual flights to Belgrade, as well as its flights scheduled to Zagreb and Ljubljana. Regular service to Sarajevo was restored yesterday.
Passengers connecting through Dubai on the Flydubai network will only be accepted for travel from their origin if the connecting flight is operating. Passengers in Dubai are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have a confirmed booking or official confirmation of a rebooked flight. Flydubai’s partner, Emirates, said it expects to restore 100% of its global network within the coming days. Emirates expects to operate 106 return daily flights to 83 destinations today, representing almost 60% of its global route network. Emirates said customers with existing bookings are being prioritised for available seats, as the airline gradually restores capacity.
Since the outbreak of the US-Israel war against Iran on February 28, around 85 flights have been cancelled between the Middle East and former Yugoslav markets. Services to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Israel have all been impacted. Operations from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to Sarajevo and Pristina, operated by Flynas, have been unaffected. After over a week, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has today issued a temporary authorisation for a safe operating corridor. As a result, Qatar Airways will operate repatriation flights from Doha to London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Frankfurt. At this point, one Qatar Airways Airbus A320 remains grounded in Belgrade and another in Zagreb, both having arrived on February 28.
Amazing how quickly UAE has been able to restore some level of traffic.
ReplyDeleteIts because they have couple of safe corridors. Qatar didn’t have.
DeleteInterestingly Iran has just issued an announcment that it will no longer attack neighbouring countries. Let's see if it is true.
ReplyDelete"The Iranian interim leadership council approved yesterday that neighbouring countries will no longer be attacked, unless an attack on Iran originates from there, President Masoud Pezeshkian has said. In remarks carried out by Iranian media, the president also apologised to the neighbouring countries for the strikes that took place in the past days.,"
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DeleteGood catch, that is tremendously important for incoming travelers to our region, especially as the summer season is about to begin.
Good sign
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised how many flights there were (and how many got cancelled)
ReplyDeleteThe Emirati authorities just announced the suspension of all flights from Dubai. So this news article might need an update.
ReplyDeleteRead more carefully, they have since announced the resumption of flights.
DeleteFlights were suspended for half an hour because a drone fell close to the airport. Flights have restarted now.
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DeleteOur post from 11:08am Dubai time regarding operational status is no longer current, and has been deleted to avoid causing unnecessary confusion.
Emirates has resumed operations. Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon’s flights may proceed to the airport. This includes customers transiting in Dubai, if their connecting flight is also operating.
Close to the airport is literally 10 meters from the terminal building (video available online)
DeleteIt wasn't actually a drone targeting the airport. It is fragmant of a drone that was intercepted destined for god knows where
DeleteFlights from Gulf should normalize next week.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see what these airlines will do in the immediate future to attract passengers. I assume many will be wary to fly via Dubai and Doha anytime soon, especially if traffic is restored while war in Iran goes on. Will they dump prices or what will they do
ReplyDeleteAlready I see VERY reduced prices for flights in the next few weeks, which is clearly a case of greatly depressed demand.
DeleteI sincerely doubt that anyone will be eager to fly to Dubai in the near future. Transporting empty planes is not really good for business. How long can the lines survive?
ReplyDeleteIf things subside, as there is an indication they will after Iran announced they will no longer target Gulf countries, I assume many people will still transfer via Dubai.
DeleteAirlines such as Emirates and Qatar have massive government backing and will weather this. But i am sure their wider economies are going to have a drumming for a long while. Those most affected at the start will sadly be the seasonal workers and Indian and Pakistani workforce that make up the largest number of residents in Dubai. There will be large-scale lay-offs and a knock on effect for the countries of origin also.
DeleteTLV is increasing flights by a lot too.
ReplyDeleteVery good news for Croatia.
ReplyDeleteFly Dubai was flying for Zagreb last 5 days
ReplyDeleteIt was flying evacuation flights. Scheduled flights have now resumed. Read more carefully.
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DeleteCalm down bro.