Originally Posted by S.R (Post 37633818)

They’re all optimistic about the situation and hoping things can get back to as normal as possible soon, and I hope the same. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly back through DXB again over the next few weeks.

Originally Posted by john11111111111 (Post 37634022)

That's kind of unusual that you're able to do a normal transit flight through Dubai, while there are still tens of thousands of people desperate to get out of there who can't.

Originally Posted by sfozrhfco (Post 37633903)

Most people are delusional when their livelihoods are at stake. Staying with companies even knowing that things are in a tail spin and a lay off or bankruptcy is likely. Then when one lives in a place which fines or jails people for any criticism of the situation in the country, one needs to be skeptical of any information coming out of the region. The fact is that airlines in the Gulf region are in serious trouble in the short term. With rising oil prices, lack of desire in the short term for anybody to transit the region, combined with the risk that airplanes may be hit at any moment due to the increasing instability, things are unlikely to improve any time soon.

Originally Posted by john11111111111 (Post 37634022)

That's kind of unusual that you're able to do a normal transit flight through Dubai, while there are still tens of thousands of people desperate to get out of there who can't.

Originally Posted by S.R (Post 37634199)

Well if you were already booked on this date/flights from way back when (as I was) and the flights are operating, seems reasonable to be allowed to travel as originally scheduled.

Originally Posted by Cypress (Post 37634373)

Last year I booked a return trip in First to fly out from London STN to AKL on 30/3 and fly back to STN via DXB on 16/3. Have discovered that STN is off their list, so I'll have to change it to London LHR.
In the Manage Booking section, I've been instructed to contact them to make the changes.
The UK number ending in 2777 is constantly busy and I don't have status to use their WhatsApp number.
So, where do I go from here?

Originally Posted by atcodave (Post 37634385)

Unless locals have a quick fix, I’m afraid patience is needed. My family member trying to return has spent the best part of 2 days constantly on the phone to Emirates without success until today. They got rebooked on Tuesday back to LHR, a week late and their second rebooking, frustrating I know but as more aircraft leave DXB hopefully things will improve.

Originally Posted by pierre8209 (Post 37631719)

I managed to leave Dubai yesterday.

I originally had a Swiss ticket, but due to my HON Circle status I received an endorsement on an Emirates ticket. Fortunately, the last flight that I selected before Emirates blocked third-party access to its inventory was the one that actually operated, so I was able to leave.

That's all the information I have. I don't know the operational procedures at Terminal 1.

1. Check-in counters open three hours prior to departure. If you have a confirmed ticket, there is no need to arrive early as they will not admit you before then.

2. The shops in the general area are not operating properly.

3. The Emirates lounge is open. However, the first class section appears to be closed.

4. The shops within the duty-free zone are operating normally.

5. In-flight services are operating as normal. However, meals were not served before passing through Dubai and Oman airspace.

I wish everyone who is remaining in or around Dubai luck and safety.

Originally Posted by atcodave (Post 37634385)

Unless locals have a quick fix, I’m afraid patience is needed. My family member trying to return has spent the best part of 2 days constantly on the phone to Emirates without success until today. They got rebooked on Tuesday back to LHR, a week late and their second rebooking, frustrating I know but as more aircraft leave DXB hopefully things will improve.