DXB: Emirates, flydubai warn of flight delays, cancellations as rains lash the UAE

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On Thursday, Emirates Airlines announced the rescheduling of several flights across the UAE due to inclement weather conditions.

Additionally, flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) have been scaled back in response to the adverse weather.

In a statement addressing affected travelers, Emirates emphasised that customers arriving or departing from Dubai Airport on May 2 should anticipate delays as flights are being rescheduled to accommodate the challenging weather conditions.

“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. Affected customers will be re-accommodated,” Emirates assured in their statement, encouraging those requiring rebooking to reach out to their travel agent or the airline directly.

Emirates notifies passengers of flights being cancelled

Due to bad weather in Dubai on 2 May, customers arriving or departing from @DXB might experience delays as some flights are rescheduled.

To check the status of your flight, visit https://t.co/wdbBF1JQb5 or https://t.co/yehFUeWs0S

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience.… pic.twitter.com/G88QA3NXqE

— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) May 2, 2024

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Additionally, Dubai Airports provided an update on the situation. The airport authority said 13 flights were cancelled.

Due to the weather conditions, 5 flights were diverted and 13 flights have been cancelled.
If you’re flying from #DXB today, please allow extra time to get to the airport as there’s some congestion on the roads. Use the Dubai Metro to get to Terminals 1 and 3, where possible.

— DXB (@DXB) May 2, 2024

flydubai issues statement

Similarly, flydubai issued a statement acknowledging the impact of adverse weather on their operations in Dubai on May 2. The airline advised passengers to allocate additional time for their journeys to Dubai International (DXB), whether by car or public transport, considering potential delays.

Passengers were further urged to update their contact details through the Manage Booking tab on the Flydubai website and monitor the Flight Status section for real-time updates on their flight schedules.

The announcements come amidst ongoing weather challenges across the UAE, prompting both airlines to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and convenience of passengers during this period of disrupted travel.

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