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Originally Posted by A4K
(Post 37625632)
looks like they removed the 5 March date from the updated advisory. Has anyone tried to move a flight up to the 20th date?
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Originally Posted by dbndb
(Post 37625750)
Now I regret not requesting a refund while the March 5 date was still in the advisory… Was going to wait until tomorrow so that my flight would officially be cancelled, but am now seeing reports of crew being told to prepare for work again? I still don’t know whether they offer(ed?) a full refund when the date was still in the advisory, but I went ahead and sent the refund form just now. Figured I’d at least have a better chance at getting one now than if my flight on Wednesday suddenly ends up not being cancelled. Would really suck if they don’t give a full refund though, all other major airlines are handing out full refunds.
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Ther wait is over !
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...106fde0b14.png ETA: https://www.emirates.com/sg/english/...-updates/#6480 Limited operations and flight suspensions due to airspace closuresUpdateLast updated: 2 March 2026, 18:00 Dubai (GMT+4)Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights commencing on the evening of 2 March. We are accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority, and those who have been rebooked to travel on these limited flights will be contacted directly by Emirates. Please do not go to the airport unless you have been notified. All other flights remain suspended until further notice. Emirates continues to monitor the situation, and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly. Updates will be published on our website and official social media channels. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority. |
Well this is interesting!
Have little hope my Newcastle flight will go ahead (cannot get hold of EK to try the re-route and the costs of alternative carriers are insane) but still more hope than I had yesterday |
Latest update states they will be operating limited flights starting tonight.
Last updated: March 2, 2026, 18:00 Dubai (GMT+4)Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights commencing on the evening of 2 March. We are accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority, and those who have been rebooked to travel on these limited flights will be contacted directly by Emirates. Please do not go to the airport unless you have been notified. All other flights remain suspended until further notice. |
Originally Posted by A4K
(Post 37625862)
Latest update states they will be operating limited flights starting tonight.
Last updated: March 2, 2026, 18:00 Dubai (GMT+4)Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights commencing on the evening of 2 March. We are accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority, and those who have been rebooked to travel on these limited flights will be contacted directly by Emirates. Please do not go to the airport unless you have been notified. All other flights remain suspended until further notice. So this is like a First In First Out scenario? EK225 was one of the first few flights that returned to Dubai. If it’s one of the first few out it may either land very early or land on its scheduled arrival time. I’m waiting for more details for my mom & as of now my dad hasn’t booked contigency options and his flight’s on Saturday 7 March. The good news both their bookings are direct from Emirates’ website |
Originally Posted by EKfanatic
(Post 37626036)
So this is like a First In First Out scenario?
EK225 was one of the first few flights that returned to Dubai. If it’s one of the first few out it may either land very early or land on its scheduled arrival time. I’m waiting for more details for my mom & as of now my dad hasn’t booked contigency options and his flight’s on Saturday 7 March. The good news both their bookings are direct from Emirates’ website |
EK542 DXB-MAA, EK500 DXB-BOM and EK542 DXB-HYD just departed from DXB.
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sorted!
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Your best off heading to the BA forum. They have a thread regarding the airspace closure as well.
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Originally Posted by justwantmiles
(Post 37626050)
likely mar4 will everything back to normal
In either case he’s not 100% sure on booking a plan B (CX via Hong Kong) but the fact some flights are flying Easterly, is a good sign. I know North American routes need to fly Northerly or Westerly but even then couldn’t they technically also take a Easterly route even if it adds more time? |
Everyone be sure to check your flight status if you have upcoming travel, my reservation for tomorrow looks perfectly fine on the app and website and will even let me check in, but flight status says cancelled. No notification from Emirates so no idea when they actually cancelled it.
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Originally Posted by justwantmiles
(Post 37626050)
likely mar4 will everything back to normal
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So let me get this straight. Airlines are going to start flying low and to the South to "avoid" everything that Iran is throwing at them not to mention any errant Kuwaiti or US missiles that loose their way?
Sounds like a massive gamble to me. |
Originally Posted by sdix
(Post 37627004)
So let me get this straight. Airlines are going to start flying low and to the South to "avoid" everything that Iran is throwing at them not to mention any errant Kuwaiti or US missiles that loose their way?
Sounds like a massive gamble to me. |
Complete insanity…
https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2...cy-diversions/ “Plans by the Dubai-based mega airline Emirates to resume a limited number of ‘exceptional’ flights to help repatriate stranded tourists descended into chaos in the early hours of Tuesday morning after Iran launched a salvo of missiles and kamikaze drones at the United Arab Emirates” |
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quoted from above: I can state unequivocally that the proposed repatriation flights by Etihad and Emirates carry significant operational risk due to the highly volatile and contested nature of the regional airspace. Even with planned rerouting via Saudi Arabian corridors, departure and initial climb-out phases from Abu Dhabi and Dubai would occur within or immediately adjacent to airspace classified as an active conflict zone—characterized by ongoing missile threats, drone activity, aerial interceptions, and potential for rapid escalation involving ballistic threats or debris hazards. [...] Civilian airline crews and widebody aircraft lack the requisite training, defensive systems (LAIRCM, chaff/flares), or authorization to penetrate or operate in such high-threat airspace. The safety case for these flights would be extremely challenging to justify under current ICAO risk assessment paradigms ( SMS hazard identification, ALARP principles) given the demonstrated kinetic activity near both major hubs—including direct impacts, debris events, and partial airspace closures reported in recent days. this is not a routine repositioning or humanitarian airlift in permissive airspace; it borders on conducting commercial passenger operations in what is effectively a near-warzone environment without the doctrinal, equipment, or procedural safeguards afforded to dedicated military evacuation platforms. Extreme caution is warranted. |
Not the best ideal situation but I booked my dad on CX actually middle of next week (Wed 3/11) doing MAA-HKG-SFO on Premium Economy with a long layover in HKG, reaching SFO around 9:15pm.
For now, he has NOT canceled his Emirates booking, because should the backlog get clear, he should still be able to fly out of MAA on 3/6 and DXB-SFO on 3/7. On another note FR24 is showing some flights departing and that many stranded aircraft likely retimed or going to depart back to DXB. Anything’s subject to change but there may be some progress. I hope my mom will be able to get out soon |
A lot of diversions on the returns for these “repatriation” flights. I’m comfortable with my decision to cancel my next six weeks’ worth of flights into or via DXB. Well outside my risk appetite.
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I want to cancel my flight on 11th, but it seems like if I do it by myself I will have to pay cancellation charges since it is a saver ticket. Same if I try and rebook it to May.
So I guess I have to wait until they cancel it the day before, and then would they automatically refund me the money or I have to go through a claim procedure? |
Originally Posted by IntrepidAfrican2
(Post 37627340)
A lot of diversions on the returns for these “repatriation” flights. I’m comfortable with my decision to cancel my next six weeks’ worth of flights into or via DXB. Well outside my risk appetite.
I'm supposed to be in Dubai in early April, and while I'll let the bookings stay as is for now, I am making backup arrangements because who knows what the next few weeks will look like. |
Originally Posted by S.R
(Post 37627372)
I was cautiously optimistic that I'd be able to fly my HYD-DXB-JFK on Thursday, but at this point I think I'm going to cancel and just stick with my backup on LH. Not worth the uncertainty and risk of being stuck in DXB even if the first flight departs.
I'm supposed to be in Dubai in early April, and while I'll let the bookings stay as is for now, I am making backup arrangements because who knows what the next few weeks will look like. |
It's strange they still offer 0 flexibility to move upcoming flights until it's officially cancelled.
Wouldn't it be more productive to allow a free change waiver on a rolling basis / date, to free up space on upcoming flights to move priority transit / stranded passengers? |
Originally Posted by BA Humbug
(Post 37627422)
It's strange they still offer 0 flexibility to move upcoming flights until it's officially cancelled.
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Originally Posted by sfozrhfco
(Post 37627023)
Especially given that Kuwait just “mistakenly” took out three US fighter jets. Iran also took down a Ukrainian jet in 2020 also by “mistake.” It will kill off all traffic to and through the Gulf for quite some time if a rescue flight is struck. Seems quite reckless.
Only the Middle East 3 would do this as they don't require the insurance that western airlines do...the Gov will cover any hull loses.... |
Data point: I was able to move my flight on the Gold/Plat whatsapp chat in 3 minutes, for a flight on 8 March to 15 March using the one-time free voluntary change.
(Yes, I'm optimsitic. I am also trying to avoid an Eid travel rush). |
A question about an upcoming flight from the UK.
Originally Posted by Stratoliner777
(Post 37621786)
Indeed: EK has just suspended ALL FLIGHTS to and from DXB:
https://www.emirates.com/sg/english/...-updates/#6480 This is just a query in the hope that someone out there will have an answer. I'm due to fly STN - DXB - AKL at the end of the month. The way things are right now I don't think it's going to happen, so I reckon I'll to have to change my travel plans. I'm not going to cancel, but just postpone the trip. Will I be allowed to choose a date either later in the year or early next year if can re-book? Thank you in advance and let's hope things get back to normal sooner rather than later. Cypress. |
Originally Posted by Cypress
(Post 37627476)
Dear All,
This is just a query in the hope that someone out there will have an answer. I'm due to fly STN - DXB - AKL at the end of the month. The way things are right now I don't think it's going to happen, so I reckon I'll to have to change my travel plans. I'm not going to cancel, but just postpone the trip. Will I be allowed to choose a date either later in the year or early next year if can re-book? Thank you in advance and let's hope things get back to normal sooner rather than later. Cypress. I have just checked with my team and the advisory mentioned is only for passengers flight which is impacted due to a cancellation or delay. If the flight is cancelled or delayed then rebooking/reroute is possible on or before 20th Mar 2026. As of now your flight is not impacted hence this change cannot be done. |
Originally Posted by lowjhg
(Post 37627489)
I've just messaged EK about a journey booked for next week. This is their reply:
I guess it'll be a case of wait and see what happens nearer the time I'm due to travel. |
Originally Posted by A4K
(Post 37626622)
Everyone be sure to check your flight status if you have upcoming travel, my reservation for tomorrow looks perfectly fine on the app and website and will even let me check in, but flight status says cancelled. No notification from Emirates so no idea when they actually cancelled it.
So simply do nothing and wait for an email from Emirates? |
Originally Posted by tkamp
(Post 37627522)
I am dealing with the exact same situation.
So simply do nothing and wait for an email from Emirates? |
With all due respect, things can change rapidly and in the grand scheme of things the 20th is fairly far away .
There are already some EK flights in the air, and it's in Emirates best interest to get things back up in running as soon as possible. I'm travelling 10th and I don't see a point in trying to predict what the state of the airline will be until a few days before. |
Originally Posted by marconess
(Post 37627551)
With all due respect, things can change rapidly and in the grand scheme of things the 20th is fairly far away .
There are already some EK flights in the air, and it's in Emirates best interest to get things back up in running as soon as possible. I'm travelling 10th and I don't see a point in trying to predict what the state of the airline will be until a few days before. My personal best solution would be that you can 'bank' an exiting ticket (as was the case in Covid times). Those passengers would come back at some time, if they just cancel they may be lost for a long time (at least until the ME becomes 'palatable' again). We are supposed to fly on 9 March. I don't see that happen. But as the flight is not cancelled, I can't do anything. Someone I know was supposed to fly at 13:30 today, he got an email at 08:17 to tell him his flight was cancelled. Bit late, it seems (Plat member, flying F). |
Originally Posted by thijsseh
(Post 37627614)
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Someone I know was supposed to fly at 13:30 today, he got an email at 08:17 to tell him his flight was cancelled. Bit late, it seems (Plat member, flying F). |
Originally Posted by thijsseh
(Post 37627614)
We are supposed to fly on 9 March. I don't see that happen. But as the flight is not cancelled, I can't do anything. Someone I know was supposed to fly at 13:30 today, he got an email at 08:17 to tell him his flight was cancelled. Bit late, it seems (Plat member, flying F).
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For whoever was still wondering, Emirates have now put an official line on full refunds on their website:
"How can I request a refund? If your flight has been cancelled or you choose not to travel on a flight currently booked on or before Tuesday 10 March, you can request a refund without any fees. If your trip includes multiple legs, you can request a refund without any fees for any unused part of the journey – i.e. onward travel via Dubai. To process your refund, please fill out this form if you booked directly with Emirates; alternatively, if you booked via a travel agent, please contact them to process your refund. Please do not try to refund your flight via Manage My Booking as this may show cancellation fees." Free rebooking seems to be limited to March 5th still: "If you are booked on a flight scheduled to depart up to and including Thursday 5 March, you can rebook on another flight to the same destination for travel on or before Friday 20 March. If you booked directly with Emirates, please call us to reschedule, or if you booked with a travel agent, please call them. Please do not try to reschedule your flight via Manage My Booking as this may show rescheduling fees." From the FAQ on https://www.emirates.com/nl/english/...flight-status/ |
Here’s a firsthand account of EK flights departing DXB as the war rages on:
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cy0dp1l57nxt 'Hush hush' mission to get out of Dubai, as fighter jets escort planeIn next few minutes, Zoe Jackson's flight home from Dubai is due to land at Manchester Airport. But the operation to get out of the UAE was all "hush hush", she tell us from the plane, while flying over Greece. Having been stranded when Dubai's airports closed over the weekend, Zoe got a call to her hotel room at 1am, to say they had to leave "now". They were quickly moved into Emirates cars, rushed through an empty airport and the airline's VIP area - "no idea why," says Zoe - until they made it onto the flight. Their flight was escorted out by fighter jets. "It has been a crazy few days," she says. "I am so appreciative of the UAE, Emirates and all the staff on the ground and on the plane. All the crew have been so brave." |
Originally Posted by john11111111111
(Post 37627365)
I want to cancel my flight on 11th, but it seems like if I do it by myself I will have to pay cancellation charges since it is a saver ticket. Same if I try and rebook it to May.
So I guess I have to wait until they cancel it the day before, and then would they automatically refund me the money or I have to go through a claim procedure? You have to apply for a refund. But there is no hurry to do so. Tickets with cancelled flights can also be refunded after the intended travel date (because you can't no-show for a cancelled flight) |
Sorry, if this has been answered, I couldn't see it anywhere.
Are Emirates offering reroute with other carriers at all or just refund/date change? I have a LGW-BKK in F coming up this weekend so just trying to plan ahead. TIA |
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