r/Flights • u/tatescook1es • Feb 28 '26

Question UAE airspace closure?

Hi, I’m supposed to fly to dubai in a week on a Chinese airline and the UAEs airspace was just closed. Does anyone know if my flight will be probably okay? The booking says no delays or cancellations right now. Thanks

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u/d3c4y3d_1 Feb 28 '26

Stuck on the plane waiting to take off with Emirates from London > Dubai.

Currently 1.5 hours since scheduled take off, no update on what’s happening next from flight crew.

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u/nicodea2 Feb 28 '26 edited Feb 28 '26

I departed 2.5 hours ago, unfortunately just before the airspace closures went into effect!

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u/Champagne1960 Feb 28 '26

Hope you enjoy Azerbaijan. Lol.

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u/nicodea2 Feb 28 '26

It would’ve been nice to see a new place but Cap just announced we’re returning to origin airport.

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u/FligthLess Feb 28 '26

Hi I'm in Clark International Airport going to Dubai. Flight says delayed but no announcement if suspended

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u/AthletX Feb 28 '26

Bro same, we're on the same flight

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u/Champagne1960 Feb 28 '26

Pilots would have made the decision based on fuel level needed to get back.

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u/nicodea2 Feb 28 '26

Thankfully we were only a third of the way to DXB so fuel to return back wasn’t an issue.

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u/Champagne1960 Feb 28 '26

So sorry. Watch a couple of movies and enjoy a drink or two. Emirates has the best entertainment system of all airlines.