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Emirates announces flights resumption after cancelling operations briefly
The announcement came a few hours after Dubai authorities responded to a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris
- PUBLISHED: Sat 7 Mar 2026, 11:16 AM UPDATED: Sat 7 Mar 2026, 12:52 PM
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Emirates have announced they are resuming operations after briefly cancelling flights to and from Dubai until further notice. The airline said passengers who have confirmed bookings for the afternoon of March 7, may proceed to the airport.
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This includes customers transiting in Dubai, if their connecting flight is also operating. Travellers can check the flight schedule for upcoming flights, as well as book seats to travel via http://emirat.es/nowoperating.
The announcement came a few hours after Dubai authorities responded to a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception. They said the incident has been contained with no injuries reported.
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Dubai International Airport also said that they have partially resumed operations from March 7, with some flights operating out of DXB and DWC. This came after their initial announcement that flight operations at DXB were temporarily halted on March 7.
Emirates suspends operation briefly
Earlier on Saturday morning, the carrier had announced a cancellation of operations, urging travellers to not go to the airport. The airline had said they'd share updates when available, adding that the safety of passengers and crew is of highest priority and will not be compromised.
While announcing the cancellation, the airline has also listed what customers booked to travel between February 28 until and including March 31 can do.
Rebook on an alternate flight
You can rebook on another flight to your intended destination for travel on or before April 30. If you booked your flight with a travel agent, you must contact them. If you booked with us directly, contact us at http://emirat.es/support.
Request for refund
You can request for a refund of your ticket by completing the refund form at http://emirat.es/refund if you booked with us directly. If you booked your flights with a travel agent, please contact them.
Customers have been requested to ensure their contact details are correct by visiting http://emirat.es/managebooking to receive updates.
All city check‑in points across Dubai are temporarily closed until further notice, they added.
