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UAE's government-owned airline cancels flights to Iran Israel amid regional airspace closures

28 Feb 2026

Flydubai, a government-owned airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, said on Saturday that flights to Iran and Israel were disrupted following the closure of multiple airspaces in the region, according to a spokesperson.

The airline said it was working to minimize disruption to its schedule.

Describing the situation as ongoing, the carrier said it was closely monitoring developments and adjusting its flight schedule accordingly, stressing that the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority.

Passengers were advised to check the status of their flights before traveling and to ensure their contact details are up to date through the airline's booking management system. ENDS

Source : Xinhua

Author : Xinhua

Location : Abu Dhabi

Event : Report

Date : 28 Feb 2026