Travelling to UAE? Check your flight as Kuwait, Saudi routes face disruptions
An Emirates jetliner comes in for landing at the Dubai International Airport (AP Photo) Kuwait-bound flights hit by cancellations EK853 EK855 EK857 EK860 EK854 EK856
An Emirates jetliner comes in for landing at the Dubai International Airport (AP Photo) Kuwait-bound flights hit by cancellations EK853 EK855 EK857 EK860 EK854 EK856 EK858 EK860 Air Arabia suspends multiple Kuwait services Sharjah to Kuwait: G9068, G9124, G9121 Kuwait to Sharjah: G9069, G9125 (while G9122 had not yet departed) Abu Dhabi to Kuwait: 3L020, 3L022 Kuwait to Abu Dhabi: 3L021 (3L023 had not yet departed) Saudi Arabia routes also disrupted Why are flights being affected? What airlines are advising passengers Check their flight status directly with the airline before travelling. Arrive early at airports, particularly Dubai International Airport, due to the busy summer travel season.
Monitor updates on delays, cancellations and rebooking options before departure. As tensions in the Middle East continue to impact regional air travel, several airlines have cancelled or adjusted flights between the UAE, Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia. While most airline networks remain operational, passengers are being requested to check their flight status before heading to the airport.According to a report by Gulf News, the disruptions are linked to ongoing regional security concerns and airspace-related operational issues.Several UAE carriers have suspended services to and from Kuwait over the weekend.Etihad Airways cancelled flights EY653 and EY654 between Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport and Kuwait International Airport on July 19 and 20, citing operational reasons.The airline has advised affected passengers to update their contact details for the latest travel updates and rebooking assistance.Emirates also cancelled eight flights between Dubai and Kuwait, affecting the following services:Dubai to KuwaitKuwait to DubaiAir Arabia cancelled several flights connecting Sharjah and Abu Dhabi with Kuwait.Cancelled services include:The airline said it continues operating its wider network, though select Kuwait and Saudi Arabia routes remain affected.Flight operations at Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia have also been impacted.flydubai confirmed the cancellation of flight FZ811 between Dubai and Abha, while FZ815 is operating as scheduled.Air Arabia's Sharjah-Abha services have also seen cancellations.
However, domestic Saudi flights connecting Abha with cities including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Medina and Tabuk continue to operate.The disruptions come amid rising tensions in the region. Kuwait temporarily suspended take-offs and landings at Kuwait International Airport after reported Iranian drone threats,
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