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Dubai Airports update March 21: Etihad Airways asks passengers to check latest flight status and warns of online scams amid ongoing travel disruptions

As of 21 March 2026, flight operations at Dubai’s airports and other UAE airports—mostly on Dubai International Airport (DXB), which is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world, remain partially functional. The operations remain disrupted given the latest official airline statements and advisories. As per official airline updates, major UAE carriers including Emirates…

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West Asia airspace travel alert: DGCA issues advisory for 9 airspaces; what it means for Indian travellers |

Given the escalating regional tension in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India’s aviation regulator, has issued a major travel advisory for the airlines. DGCA has asked the airlines to avoid flying through NINE airspaces in West Asia citing safety reasons. These destinations include:BahrainIranIraqIsraelJordanKuwaitLebanonQatar The United Arab Emirates (UAE)Primary conflict zones:…

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Emirates travel update: Reduced flights, multiple changes allowed till April 30; Dubai city check-in closed |

As per the latest update provided by Emirates, the airline is currently operating a reduced flight schedule following the partial opening of the regional airspace. The airline also provided an advisory to passengers to keep themselves updated about their plans. The latest update provided by the airline, dated 18 March, 15:00 Dubai time, states that…

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War forces rethink on travel insurance cover and limits

MUMBAI: The conflict in West Asia is prompting both underwriters and policyholders to reassess the efficacy of travel insurance in addressing geopolitical risks, one of the more persistent uncertainties in recent years.Early signals are visible in claims behaviour. “We have received travel inconvenience claims i.e. flight cancellation, trip cancellation/ interruption, accommodation extension etc. We have…

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Qatar Airways travel update: Free date changes till April 30, or refunds offered; flights to 9 Indian cities till March 28 |

Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of some of its flight operations between March 18th and 28th, 2026, as the airline tries to recover from the disruption of services due to the temporary closure of Qatari airspace. Even though the airline has not resumed its operations, it has introduced a modified flight schedule that has…

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UAE travel update: Flight operations resume partially; Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia, Emirates revise schedules |

UAE carriers have resumed some flight operations at major airports across the country, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, as the Middle East airspace is now partially open again. However, the carriers have reminded air travelers that flight schedules are subject to change, hence the need for air travelers to stay updated…

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Smith, Warner’s PSL plans under scanner amid ‘Do Not Travel’ alert | Cricket News

David Warner, Steve Smith and Pakistan flag NEW DELHI: Australian stars Steve Smith and David Warner are facing growing uncertainty over their participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), as security concerns in the region cast a shadow over the tournament.According to a report from Australian outlet Codesport.com, several Australian players and coaches, including Glenn…

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UAE travel update: Airspace reopens as GCAA lifts precautionary measures; flights resume normal operations |

Air navigation across the United Arab Emirates has returned to normal, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed, marking a restoration of regular flight operations after a brief but significant disruption triggered by regional security concerns, as per WAM news agency. According to the news service, the GCAA announced that all temporary precautionary measures imposed…

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