Temporary Partial Airspace Closure
Mar 1, 2026 | 2:39 am
#32
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I booked my ticket from BKK to LHR next minute after my flight was cancelled, and in a couple of hours all nonstops flights to Europe were sold out for next few days.
Mar 1, 2026 | 2:43 am
#33
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I don't think you'll get a reliable answer here, so just try (via chat maybe?). Surprisingly, that flight is currently not sold out in Y (it is in J though).
Mar 1, 2026 | 2:46 am
#34
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I booked my ticket from BKK to LHR next minute after my flight was cancelled, and in a couple of hours all nonstops flights to Europe were sold out for next few days.
Mar 1, 2026 | 2:46 am
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Mar 1, 2026 | 2:47 am
#36
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Internal message to all EK staff:
ETA: The notice for suspension of flights is now updated to include 2 March:
https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/...ravel-updates/
ETA: The notice for suspension of flights is now updated to include 2 March:
https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/...ravel-updates/
Mar 1, 2026 | 3:16 am
#38
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Do not wait — book it now while it’s still available, EK will refund your ticket. Besides Qantas, there are many options from LHR that connect in Asia, but if you wait until Thursday - everything will be sold out.
I booked my ticket from BKK to LHR next minute after my flight was cancelled, and in a couple of hours all nonstops flights to Europe were sold out for next few days.
I booked my ticket from BKK to LHR next minute after my flight was cancelled, and in a couple of hours all nonstops flights to Europe were sold out for next few days.
Either way, one of the trips will get refunded. More important part is getting things locked in before inventory goes to 0.
Mar 1, 2026 | 4:29 am
#39
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The first thing they ask for is your Skywards number. If it doesn't belong to a gold or plat member, I have heard they shut down the chat immediately.
Mar 1, 2026 | 5:49 am
#40
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Updated rebooking accommodations:
Last updated: March 1, 2026, 13:15 Dubai (GMT+4)Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March.
Customer advisory
If you are booked to travel before or on 5 March, your options are:
Last updated: March 1, 2026, 13:15 Dubai (GMT+4)Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March.
Customer advisory
If you are booked to travel before or on 5 March, your options are:
- Rebook on an alternate flight. You can rebook on another flight to your intended destination for travel on or before 20 March. If you booked your flight with a travel agent, please contact them. If you booked with us directly, contact us .
- Request for refund. You can request for a refund of your ticket by completing the refund form if you booked with us directly. If you booked your flights with a travel agent, please contact them.
Last edited by A4K; Mar 1, 2026 at 6:03 am
Mar 1, 2026 | 6:24 am
#41
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Updated rebooking accommodations:
Last updated: March 1, 2026, 13:15 Dubai (GMT+4)Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March.
Customer advisory
If you are booked to travel before or on 5 March, your options are:
Last updated: March 1, 2026, 13:15 Dubai (GMT+4)Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March.
Customer advisory
If you are booked to travel before or on 5 March, your options are:
- Rebook on an alternate flight. You can rebook on another flight to your intended destination for travel on or before 20 March. If you booked your flight with a travel agent, please contact them. If you booked with us directly, contact us .
- Request for refund. You can request for a refund of your ticket by completing the refund form if you booked with us directly. If you booked your flights with a travel agent, please contact them.
Mar 1, 2026 | 6:47 am
#42
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Mar 1, 2026 | 6:59 am
#43
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Last edited by BA Humbug; Mar 1, 2026 at 7:13 am
Mar 1, 2026 | 7:40 am
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https://x.com/DXBMediaOffice/status/...318767134?s=20
Official account seems to say it is more minor. Some videos could be AI of course which is why I am seeking some media or official confirmations.
Official account seems to say it is more minor. Some videos could be AI of course which is why I am seeking some media or official confirmations.
You be careful out there! Keep it safe! Used cautions.
Mar 1, 2026 | 8:13 am
#45
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Does EK have duty of care with hotels until the new alternative flights?
I imagine as well they'd prefer you rebook with another carrier and sell them the bill?
Talking from Non-EU to EU?
I imagine as well they'd prefer you rebook with another carrier and sell them the bill?
Talking from Non-EU to EU?