Emirates has issued a major update to all its passengers and travellers after Iran and the US announced a fragile two-week ceasefire. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been ahead of the talks, announced early on Wednesday (April 8) that the ceasefire would take effect immediately.
The Dubai-based carrier was among the several airlines that faced disruptions due to the war that broke out on February 28 upon the beginning of the US-Israeli Operation Epic Fury against Iran. As a result, the regime has launched retaliatory attacks on Gulf states, including the UAE, and has closed the Strait of Hormuz. Sharing an update on Friday, Emirates said it is currently « operating a reduced flight schedule to over 100 destinations. » The announcement added that anyone who wants to book a new flight should visit the Emirates website to see the most current flight schedules.
It further said: « To provide further peace of mind, customers who make new bookings will also be offered one complimentary date change within the ticket’s validity. »
Regarding those with pre-existing bookings, the airline said: « If your travel plans have been affected, we’ll do our best to rebook you on the next available Emirates flight.
« This applies to most disrupted tickets, including journeys connecting beyond Dubai. »
Passengers booked to fly between February 28 and May 31 have several options available. Travellers can ask for a refund by filling out a form on the Emirates website, with the funds expected to be returned to the account within 21 days. Alternatively, they can rebook onto a different flight to the planned destination up until June 15, 2026.
Travellers are encouraged to keep checking their flight status – even following check-in.
The post adds: « You can also review the latest operational updates on [the Emirates website]. Make sure your details are up to date to receive notifications and check your email for changes or cancellations to your flights before travelling to the airport.
« We continue to monitor the situation, and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and patience. »
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