Dubai airport update April 15: British Airways, Lufthansa halt DXB flights; Air India Group continues limited operations.
In a recent update, passengers flying out of Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest air hubs, are being urged to remain cautious after several international airlines issued updated travel advisories. The updates come amid ongoing travel disruptions in the Gulf due to the regional conflict. Several global airlines have either suspended, reduced or canceled their operations to and from Dubai, Time Out Dubai reports. Airlines including British Airways, Air France and Lufthansa Group have increased cancellations on select routes air india And IndiGo continues to operate limited flights. Meanwhile, passengers have been requested to keep an eye on official updates by the airlines.Take a look at the latest updates from the airlines:British AirwaysBA has made major cuts to the number of flights in the Middle East. Flights to Dubai have now been reduced for a longer period, with limited services expected to gradually resume. Some reports and updates indicate that the cancellation has been extended to May-June 2026.
air franceAir France flights to Dubai and other Gulf destinations will also remain canceled for a long period. KLMKLM suspends all flights to Dubai until at least mid-May 2026Lufthansa Group (comprises Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines)The group suspended flights to Dubai and other UAE cities.Cathay PacificAll flights from Dubai have been canceled until at least the end of April 2026.FinnairFlights to Dubai have been temporarily suspended.IndigoIndiGo has also stopped operations on several routes in the Middle East. The airline continues to operate selectively.Air India GroupAir India and Air India Express will continue to operate limited flights. In its latest advisory, the airline noted,“Air India and Air India Express will continue to operate select services from the Middle East region through April 15, 2026, in line with regulatory approvals. Customers are advised to check flight status on relevant websites or mobile apps before reaching the airport. Our teams will be available to assist.”UAE-based carriers including Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia continue to operate on reduced schedules, gradually resuming flights. Amidst all this, the safety of passengers remains the priority. The main objective of running flights is to eliminate the backlog of passengers.