Abu Dhabi: Emirates Airline has canceled many flights in the wake of heavy rains and unstable weather in the UAE. In a statement, Emirates has also informed that those traveling on flights arriving in or departing from Dubai on May 2 should expect delays.
May 2 canceled flights
EK 123/124 – Dubai-Istanbul
EK 763/764 -Dubai-Johannesburg
EK 719/720 – Dubai – Nairobi
EK 921/922- Dubai- Cairo
EK 903/904-Dubai- Amman
EK 352/353 – Dubai – Singapore (Flight EK 353 departing on May 3)
The airline said it regrets the inconvenience and those interested in rebooking their tickets can contact their travel agents or the nearest Emirates office. All rebooking charges are waived. At the same time, flydubai has also informed that customers traveling through Dubai International Airport, departing by car or public transport, should allow a little more time for disembarking due to bad weather conditions. Check the flight status by visiting the Fly Dubai website.
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At the same time, the Dubai airport authorities and airlines have asked passengers to prepare accordingly as rain and traffic jams are expected. Those traveling through Dubai Airport, whether in private vehicles or relying on public transport systems, are advised to disembark a little earlier and allow extra time to account for possible disruptions on the way.
“Guests traveling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are advised to prepare accordingly in advance as adverse weather conditions have been notified. Smart apps that provide real-time traffic information can be used to understand things like traffic jams.
Those arriving at Dubai Metro Terminals 1 and 3 can also be used” – informed the spokesperson of Dubai Airports. Passengers should check the status of services with their respective airlines. The notice says to arrive a little earlier than usual to avoid unusual weather conditions or long queues affecting the journey.
