Emirates resumes flight operations after temporary suspension at Dubai airport (Lead)
New Delhi, March 7
Emirates has resumed flight operations after temporarily suspending services to and from Dubai International Airport due to safety concerns, the airline said on Saturday in an update on social media.
In an update shared on the social media platform X, the airline said passengers with confirmed bookings for flights scheduled later in the day can now proceed to the airport.
The airline also said the advisory applies to travellers who are transiting through Dubai, provided their connecting flights are operating as scheduled.
"Our post from 11:08am Dubai time regarding operational status is no longer current, and has been deleted to avoid causing unnecessary confusion," it said.
"Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon's flights may proceed to the airport. This includes customers transiting in Dubai if their connecting flight is also operating," the airline added.
Emirates advised passengers to check the status of their flights and seat availability through its official channels before heading to the airport. This is to ensure that their flights are operating as scheduled.
The airline added that it is closely monitoring the situation and will make adjustments to its operational schedule if required.
"Emirates continues to monitor the situation, and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly," the airline stated.
"We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not be compromised," it mentioned.
Meanwhile, earlier in the day, the airline said it has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Dubai until further notice, advising passengers not to travel to the airport while operations remain halted.
In that earlier post, the airline said it will provide further updates once more information becomes available. It stressed that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority.
However, the post has been deleted now as it was creating confusion among travellers, the airline noted.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The communication seems a bit messy. First they say don't travel, then they delete the post. It must have been very stressful for passengers already at the airport. Hope they improve their crisis comms.
Dubai is such a major hub for Indians traveling to the US/UK/Europe. Any disruption there causes a huge ripple effect. Glad it was sorted in a few hours. Better safe than sorry!
Respect for prioritizing safety, but the back-and-forth on social media is not ideal. Many of our relatives rely on WhatsApp forwards of such news, which can cause panic. Direct SMS to booked passengers would be better.
Operational disruptions happen. The key is how quickly you recover. Emirates is usually very efficient. Hope all affected passengers, especially those in transit, are being looked after.
My cousin was supposed to fly from Mumbai to Toronto via Dubai today. What a tense afternoon for the family! Thankfully it's all clear now. Always good to check flight status directly on the airline website, not just social media.
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