Singapore Airlines and Scoot cancel Dubai and Jeddah flights through December amid Middle East geopolitical uncertainty.
Dubai airport
According to the OAG Megahubs 2026 ranking, Dubai International Airport is the most connected airport in the Middle East and Africa.
UAE flight delays and cancellations hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with India, Iran and Europe flights disrupted now.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is confident it will remain the world’s busiest international passenger hub in 2026, despite a sharp fall in traffic caused by regional conflict and widespread flight disruptions.
Emirates resumes Dubai-Kuwait flights with one daily service as Gulf disruptions ease, restoring key regional air link.
Dubai has a way of capturing people’s attention. For some, it’s the promise of year-round sunshine.
Saudi Arabia performs particularly strongly with two airports in the top five, while Oman, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates also feature prominently.
United Airlines rejects Boeing 777X purchase rumors as Boeing advances certification and Emirates waits for future deliveries.
British Airways removes Airbus A380 from London Heathrow to Dubai winter schedule as Boeing 777 and 787 replace the aircraft.
Air France (AF) has suspended passenger services to Dubai (DXB) and Riyadh (RUH) and pushed back the resumption of its Beirut (BEY) flights, pointing to the unsettled operating conditions across the Middle East.