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Air Arabia extends scheduled flight suspensions to Wednesday
Air Arabia's flights to Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq are suspended until March 5, 2026, due to the ongoing military conflict involving US, Israel and Iran
- PUBLISHED: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 10:54 AM
Sharjah-based Air Arabia on Tuesday extended its scheduled flight suspension to and from the UAE until 3pm UAE time on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
The budget carrier added that flights to Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq are suspended until March 5, 2026.
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“A limited number of flights may operate in coordination with the relevant authorities, subject to operational and safety approvals. Passengers scheduled on operating flights will be notified directly,” it said in a statement on Tuesday.
It advised all other passengers not to travel to the airport unless contacted directly by Air Arabia.
The airline expalined that customers with flights departing within the next 24 hours will be contacted directly regarding alternative options.
“We are currently experiencing a high volume of enquiries and appreciate your patience. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority,” it added.
On Monday, the UAE airports and airlines resumed partial operations after two days of suspension due to the regional military conflict.
The airlines and authorities strongly advised passengers not to proceed to the airport until they have been contacted by the airline and specific instructions about their flights.
