Dubai’s leading airline Emirates, Iran’s Tehran, from Iran, and has announced the expansion of its flight cancellation between the ongoing regional tensions, while confirming the resumption of services from Iraq in early July.
Flight suspension to Tehran increased till 5 July
In an official advice issued on Saturday, June 29, Emirates said that it has been canceling all flights from Tehran since 5 July, citing security concerns due to “regional situation”.“Due to the regional situation, Emirates has canceled all flights from July 5 and Tehran,” the airline said.Additionally, the airline has stopped the acceptance of passengers traveling to Iran through Dubai.The advisor said, “Customers joining Dubai with the final destinations in Iran will not be accepted to travel at their original point until next notice.”This expands the previous disruption, which began on June 23, when the Emirates was forced to re -create several flights bound to Dubai. The change came in response to the enhancing geopolitical stress and safety concerns, especially after the enforcement of enmity between Israel and Iran in June.
Flights to resume Iraq in July
While Iran’s services are suspended, the airline has confirmed that flights to Iraq will start soon. In particular, the Emirates will resume operations for Baghdad on 1 July and will be in Basra on 2 July.In the same advisor, Emirates clarified:“Travelers joining Iraq from Dubai will be accepted for traveling at their original point.”This phased resumes after a comprehensive safety review, indicates a measured return in parts of the area in normal conditions.
Ongoing Risk Monitoring and Security Protocol
Emirates reiterated their commitment to the safety of the passenger and the crew, exposing that it continues to monitor the developed regional mobility closely.After the disintegration of June 23, the airline fully evaluated the risk and later adjusted its operation to ensure continuous service while escaping from the struggle areas.According to the statement, “The airline had to rebuild some of its flights as a precautionary measure for Dubai.”It emphasized that security remains the highest priority:The airline has apologized for any inconvenience and reiterated that its passengers, employees and operations are its priority.
Background: rising regional tension
Flight suspension comes in view of increased instability in the Middle East, mainly due to the recent flare in the conflict between Iran and Israel. These enmity has caused intermittent disruption in air traffic, not only the Emirates, but other regional and international carriers affected and operate inside and outside the affected airplanes.Emirates were one of the airlines who made Swift operational adjustments in response, preferred detens and adjusted flight paths that maintain safe distance from conflict affected areas.
