UAE partially reopens airspace; Emirates, Etihad and flydubai restart limited services
The GCAA has authorised a phased reopening of UAE airspace, allowing Emirates, Etihad and flydubai to run reduced schedules from 5 March. Capacity remains severely constrained, flight times are longer because of restricted regional corridors, and passengers need fresh rebooking confirmations before heading to the airport. The partial restart offers corporates a path to resume urgent travel and cargo movements but requires flexible itinerary planning.
