Dubai International Airport has retained its position as the world’s busiest international airport for scheduled capacity in November 2026, with approximately 8.94 million seats in both directions.
Dubai International Airport
Singapore Airlines delays Dubai return to March 2027, extending SQ494 and SQ495 cancellations amid Middle East tensions.
The UK government has highlighted the risk of renewed Middle East escalation, warning travellers to prepare for possible flight cancellations and airspace closures.
KLM has extended its Amsterdam-Dubai flight suspension through March 27, 2027, while services to Riyadh and Dammam remain cancelled through November 27, 2026. The decision follows continuing security concerns in the Middle East, including Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, as other European airlines also delay their planned return to Dubai.
El Al Israel Airlines (LY) has cancelled its first planned rescue flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) after authorities revoked landing permission for Israeli airlines, delaying efforts to bring stranded Israelis back to Israel.
Emirates (EK) has launched its first direct service to Helsinki, Finland, opening a new year-round air link between the United Arab Emirates and the Nordic country.
Israel plans to strengthen security checks for pilots flying into the country following a serious cockpit incident aboard flydubai (FZ) Flight FZ1073.
Emirates has launched a new Dubai tourism campaign as aviation operations recover from regional disruption. The airline has restored about 93% of its pre-disruption capacity and is using complimentary attraction passes, winter promotions and a new advertisement to encourage travellers to return to Dubai as a holiday destination.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has suspended services operated by Iranian airlines, including Iran Air (IR), following new United States sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector.
Emirates Airline (EK) is considering converting its order for 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Boeing 777X jets as it reviews its future fleet requirements amid continued delays to the 787 programme.