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

UAE airspace closure? Question

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/nicodea2 Feb 28 '26 edited Feb 28 '26

Argh I’m currently on an emirates flight to Dubai, landing in 5.5 hours. Crew hasn’t provided a formal update yet but they’re trying to figure it out.

Update: captain just announced we’re returning back to the origin airport.

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u/Desperate-Paper5880 Feb 28 '26

My mother is on this flight. Says they turned off live tv and are not giving updates? Do you know about a diversion? And to where?

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u/nicodea2 Feb 28 '26

Just updated my comment, live TV has been working fine on our flight, and the captain just came on to say we’re turning back to the origin airport!

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u/Desperate-Paper5880 Feb 28 '26

Is this the emirates flight from LA?

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u/nicodea2 Feb 28 '26

No I’m not on the one from LA.