Major UAE carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have suspended multiple flights between the UAE and Kuwait on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21, as heightened regional tensions continue to disrupt air travel across the Gulf, according to media reports.
The carriers have advised travellers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport and contact their airline for rebooking, refunds or travel assistance if their journey has been affected.
Emirates has cancelled flights EK853, EK855, EK857 and EK859 from Dubai to Kuwait, together with return services EK854, EK856, EK858 and EK860, on July 20 and 21. The airline said passengers travelling on codeshare services should check with the operating carrier, as its online flight status page only displays Emirates-operated flights.
Etihad Airways has also suspended flights EY653 and EY654 between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait International Airport. The carrier said the services were cancelled for operational reasons and that affected passengers are being assisted with alternative travel arrangements. Customers have also been advised to update their mobile number and email address to receive the latest travel notifications via SMS and email.
Air Arabia has likewise cancelled several flights between the UAE and Kuwait. The affected services include G9068, G9124 and G9121 from Sharjah to Kuwait, G9069, G9125 and G9122 from Kuwait to Sharjah, 3L020 and 3L022 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait, and 3L021 and 3L023 on the return journey.
Bahrain and Qatar routes impacted
Elsewhere in the Gulf, Emirates has cancelled selected Bahrain services, including flights EK835, EK837 and EK839 between Dubai and Bahrain. Air Arabia has also suspended Doha-bound flights G9040, G9130 and G9027 as airlines continue to adjust schedules in response to regional security developments. Carriers are also closely monitoring operations across the wider region, including Jordan, where flight schedules may be affected by changing operational requirements.While airports across the UAE remain operational, airlines have warned that schedules could change at short notice as the regional situation develops.
Travel tips
Passengers travelling between the UAE and Kuwait should verify their flight status through their airline’s official website or mobile app before heading to the airport. Those whose flights have been cancelled should contact their airline to arrange rebooking or refund options, where applicable, and ensure their booking details are up to date to receive travel alerts. Travellers with connecting flights should also check the status of their onward journeys before departure.
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