Monday, October 7, 2024 In response to escalating tensions and regional unrest in the Middle East , Emirates Airlines has cancelled flights to three major countries: Iraq , Iran , and Lebanon . The airline, one of the world’s largest carriers, has suspended services to and from these regions as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety and operational security. The cancellations, which directly affect travel to Basra and Baghdad in Iraq, Tehran in Iran, and Beirut in Lebanon, have caused significant disruption for international travelers, particularly those transiting via Dubai .
The airline’s decision comes at a time of heightened political instability in the Middle East, which has impacted the aviation industry, trade routes, and the broader travel sector. UK tourists and passengers traveling through Dubai International Airport have been advised that they “will not be accepted for travel” to these destinations while the cancellations are in effect. While flights to Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon remain suspended, services to Jordan —which were previously affected—have resumed as of October 6 , following an operational review conducted by Emirates.
Flights to Amman , a major travel hub in the region, were temporarily halted due to safety concerns but have now resumed normal operations. The Emirates cancellations extend through October 7, 2024 , with continued monitoring of the security situation in Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon. As the situation remains fluid, Emirat.
