UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war
Key takeaways
- UAE aviation authority’s announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector’s recovery across the Middle East.
- All air operations have returned to “normal status” in UAE airspace, the General Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement on Saturday.
- The announcement marks a significant milestone for UAE hubs Dubai, home to the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, and Abu Dhabi, which have been operating under restrictions since late February.
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UAE aviation authority’s announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector’s recovery across the Middle East.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai international airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026 [AFP]By Danai Nesta Kupemba Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026The United Arab Emirates has lifted all flight restrictions put in place since the start of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, the country’s civil aviation authority has announced.
All air operations have returned to “normal status” in UAE airspace, the General Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement on Saturday.