Dubai: After days of uncertainty and long waits at airports, partial flight services have resumed in parts of the Gulf region, bringing relief to thousands of expatriates and stranded travellers.
Airports in the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have reopened for limited operations after temporary closures due to rising regional tensions. Authorities had earlier suspended flights as a safety measure when airspace across parts of West Asia was affected.
Major airlines have now restarted selected services. Emirates and flydubai have resumed some departures and arrivals from Dubai, while Etihad Airways has operated limited flights from Abu Dhabi to key destinations. Several of these flights have connected Gulf cities with Indian airports such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Indian carriers have also stepped in with special arrangements. IndiGo operated relief flights from Jeddah to cities including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad. SpiceJet and Akasa Air announced additional services from parts of the UAE to help passengers return home. Air India Express resumed certain routes, including services from Muscat to Indian destinations.
However, normal flight schedules have not yet fully returned. Many services remain cancelled or subject to change depending on security assessments and airspace conditions. Airlines have advised passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.
The temporary suspension of flights had affected thousands of travellers across the Gulf and India. The gradual reopening of air services is seen as a positive step, but officials continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure passenger safety.
Travellers are encouraged to stay in touch with their airlines for the latest updates as operations continue to stabilise.