UAE Lifts Airspace Restrictions, Restores Full Flight Operations

The GCAA announced on 2 May 2026 that UAE airspace has fully reopened, ending weeks of security-related flight restrictions. Airlines can now restore direct routings and normal slot allocations at DXB and AUH, easing schedule volatility for business travellers and freight operators. Mobility teams should still monitor advisories but can resume regular travel planning through Emirati hubs.