Several major airlines have temporarily halted flights to Dubai as instability in the Middle East deepens, particularly due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The move comes amid heightened security concerns and disruptions to regional airspace.
British Airways confirmed it has suspended services from London to Dubai and Doha, citing “recent events” as the reason. In a statement, the airline said customers scheduled to fly until June 24 can rebook flights up to July 6 without additional charges.
Singapore Airlines also paused its daily route to Dubai, with plans to resume by Wednesday. The carrier assured passengers that they could either rebook or receive a full refund for the unused portion of their tickets.
Air Canada, which stopped its Toronto-Dubai route on June 18, will keep the suspension in place until July 3. The airline said the decision was made “as a precautionary measure” and any extension will depend on ongoing safety assessments in coordination with authorities.
Similarly, United Airlines canceled its Newark-Dubai flights through July 3, while KLM is offering refund and rebooking options for affected passengers on its Amsterdam-Dubai route scheduled between June 19 and 29.
Travel disruptions began escalating last week when Dubai Airports warned of potential delays and urged passengers to check flight statuses in advance. “Flights operating out of #DXB and #DWC – Al Maktoum International may experience disruptions,” the airport authority posted on X.
Adding to the concern, the US State Department issued a global security alert for its citizens abroad, warning of possible anti-American demonstrations and urging travelers to remain vigilant. “The Department of State advises US citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution,” it posted.
