UAE airports face flight delays and cancellations

Major flight disruptions occurred across the United Arab Emirates on September 26 and 27, affecting services at Dubai International, Zayed International in Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah International airports. Approximately 46 services were impacted by delays and cancellations.

Routes connecting the UAE to South Asia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe experienced significant changes. Specific impacts included delays and schedule revisions for flights to India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Notable disruptions involved Emirates, Etihad Airways, SpiceJet, and Air India Express. For example, an Etihad flight from Sochi faced an 18-hour delay following an airport closure in Russia.

While dense fog and haze were reported at some airports, reducing visibility, official confirmation regarding the exact cause of all cancellations was not immediately available. Airlines and airports have advised passengers to monitor their flight status directly with their carriers before traveling.