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UAE Flight Refund & Rebooking Guide 2026
Travellers affected by UAE flight disruptions can rebook tickets or claim refunds as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia roll out flexible travel policies. Here is what you need to do.
5 Mar 2026
UAE Flight Update: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai Suspensions
UAE airlines issued a UAE flight update today, suspending operations after the GCAA imposed precautionary airspace measures. Emirates halted flights until 3pm March 3; Etihad and flydubai until 2–3pm March 2; Air Arabia also suspended UAE services.
2 Mar 2026
Air Arabia Sharjah–Prague Flights Launch December 2025
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Prague from December 20, 2025, restoring direct UAE–Czech Republic air links after a five-year break. Fares start from Dh149 on the A320neo-operated route.
2 Jul 2025
Sharjah Airport Expects 800,000 Passengers This Summer
Sharjah Airport is gearing up for more than 800,000 passengers between July 1 and 15, 2025. The Sharjah Airport Authority has deployed round-the-clock teams, smart travel technology, and enhanced security measures to keep the UAE's third-busiest hub running smoothly at peak
29 Jun 2025
UAE Airlines Eid Al Adha 2025 Flight Deals
UAE airlines are rolling out attractive Eid Al Adha 2025 flight deals as the June 5–8 holiday approaches. Emirates offers zero-interest installment payments, Etihad has round-trip fares from AED 285, Air Arabia starts at AED 129, and flydubai has summer fares from AED 965.
28 May 2025
Air Arabia Accepts Cryptocurrency for Flight Bookings
Air Arabia has become the first airline in the MENA region to accept cryptocurrency for flight bookings, partnering with Al Maryah Community Bank to let passengers pay with AE Coin — a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the UAE dirham.
26 May 2025
Meliha Milk Now Served on Air Arabia Flights
Sharjah's viral Meliha milk — the A2A2 organic dairy that sells out by 10am daily — is now available on Air Arabia flights following a partnership with EKTIFA. The kid's flavoured variety launched onboard April 1, 2025, with organic chicken and honey to follow.
18 Apr 2025
Air Arabia Launches Direct Flights from Sharjah to Vienna
Air Arabia launched direct flights from Sharjah to Vienna on December 20, 2024, with inaugural ceremonies held at both Sharjah International Airport and Vienna International Airport. The four-weekly service on an Airbus A320 strengthens UAE–Austria tourism and business links.
20 Dec 2024
UAE Airlines Now Fly to 606 Destinations Globally
UAE airlines now fly to 606 destinations worldwide — a 3.4% rise from 586 in 2023 — as the GCAA projects annual passenger traffic to hit 140 million. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi are all expanding routes and fleets.
26 Aug 2024
Air Arabia H1 2024: AED 693M Profit Amid Growth
Air Arabia reported AED 693 million net profit for H1 2024, a 13% dip from the prior year's AED 801 million, as revenue climbed 13% to AED 3.19 billion and passenger traffic rose 16% to over 8.9 million across its UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan hubs.
13 Aug 2024
Air Arabia Launches Sharjah–Vienna Direct Flights
Air Arabia is launching direct flights from Sharjah to Vienna starting December 20, with four weekly non-stop services. The route uses Airbus A320 and A321neo-LR aircraft and strengthens affordable travel links between the UAE and Austria.
11 Jul 2024
Air Arabia Launches Direct Flights from Sharjah to Athens
Air Arabia and the Sharjah Airport Authority have launched direct flights from Sharjah to Athens, operating four times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Athens is Air Arabia's third EU destination from Sharjah, after Milan and Krakow.
1 Jul 2024