Dubai caps foreign airlines to one rotation a day, slashing Indian capacity 92 %

Dubai will limit each foreign airline to one daily flight at each of its two airports between 20 April and 31 May 2026. Indian carriers are hardest hit, losing up to 92 % of planned capacity, while Emirates and flydubai remain exempt. Companies should prepare for higher fares, disrupted itineraries and possible knock-on visa timing issues.