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The National
25-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Flights cancelled to the UAE: Wizz Air, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada and more suspend routes
Several international carriers have suspended flights to the UAE amid the tension between Iran and Israel. While many flights were temporarily affected on Monday following Iran's thwarted attack on Qatar's US airbase at Al Udeid, both Dubai Airports and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International airports announced the resumption of operations later in the evening, but cautioned travellers of delays. "Due to regional airspace closures, flights from DXB and DWC - Al Maktoum International may be impacted. Please check with your airline for the latest updates before heading to the airport, especially for guests travelling to India," Dubai Airports posted on social media on Tuesday. Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport also urged travellers to check latest flight schedules before heading to the airport. A number of international flights into the UAE remain cancelled or suspended as of Wednesday. Wizz Air announced on Tuesday that it is cancelling all flights to and from the UAE until June 30. 'In light of the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, and due to the closure of multiple airspaces across the region yesterday evening, we diverted our flights to alternative airports,' the airline said. 'The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority. We will keep you informed as the situation evolves.' Singapore Airlines also halted its daily flight between Singapore and Dubai until Wednesday. 'Customers affected by the flight cancellations will be re accommodated on alternative flights or can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket,' the airline said. Air Canada, which suspended its daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Dubai on June 18, will continue to pause the flights up to and including August 4 'as a precautionary measure'. The suspension could be further extended 'following a safety assessment in consultation with government and other authorities,' the airline said. Chicago-based United Airlines has also suspended flights from Newark and New Jersey to Dubai until July 3. Dutch airline KLM is also offering rebook and refund options to passengers who were scheduled to fly between Amsterdam and Dubai between June 19 and June 29. On Monday, the US State Department issued a security alert for all its citizens travelling abroad, saying 'there is the potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad'. 'The Department of State advises US citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution. Please read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information and any recent security alerts when planning travel,' the department posted on X and on its website.
The National
25-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Flights cancelled to the UAE: Air India, Wizz Air, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada and more suspend routes
Several international carriers have suspended flights to the UAE amid the tension between Iran and Israel. Several flights to and from the UAE were also affected on Monday evening as a number of regional countries closed their airspace due to the Iranian attack on US airbase Al Udeid in Qatar. But Dubai Airports announced late on Monday that it had resumed full operations 'following a temporary precautionary pause'. 'Travellers are advised to stay informed by checking regularly with their airlines for the latest updates,' Dubai Media Office posted on X. Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport also urged travellers on Tuesday to check latest flight schedules before heading to the airport. A number of international flights into the UAE remain cancelled or suspended as of Tuesday. Air India announced on Monday that it has ceased all operations to the UAE 'until further notice'. The suspension also effects their flights to and from other Middle Eastern destinations, as well as the East Coast of North America and Europe. 'We request the understanding of all passengers who may be affected by this disruption that's beyond an airline's control. Air India is in continuous consultation with its external security advisers and is vigilantly monitoring the evolving situation,' the airline posted on X. Another Indian airline, IndiGo, which announced suspension of all flights to the region on Monday, said on Tuesday morning that it was 'progressively resuming operations'. 'We continue to monitor the situation closely and are fully considering the safest available flight paths to ensure secure and seamless travel,' the airline said. 'Please stay updated via our mobile app or website.' IndiGo operates flights from several Indian cities to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and other GCC destinations. Wizz Air announced on Tuesday that it is cancelling all flights to and from the UAE until June 30. 'In light of the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, and due to the closure of multiple airspaces across the region yesterday evening we diverted our flights to alternative airports,' the airline said. 'The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority. We will keep you informed as the situation evolves.' Singapore Airlines has halted its daily flight between Singapore and Dubai until Wednesday. 'Customers affected by the flight cancellations will be reaccommodated on alternative flights or can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket,' the airline said. Air Canada, which suspended its daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Dubai on June 18, will continue to pause the flights until July 3 'as a precautionary measure'. The suspension could be further extended 'following a safety assessment in consultation with government and other authorities', the airline said. Chicago-based United Airlines has also suspended flights from Newark, New Jersey, to Dubai until July 3. Dutch airline KLM is also offering rebook and refund options to passengers who were scheduled to fly between Amsterdam and Dubai between June 19 and June 29. British Airways, which cancelled flights to Dubai on Sunday, said on Monday night that their flights to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi were operating as normal. British Airways flights to and from Doha, however, have been suspended until Wednesday. The airline is offering a 'flexible booking policy' for customers booked on flights heading to Dubai and Doha who wish to change their dates of travel. 'Those due to travel between now and June 29, 2025 can rebook on to a later flight up to and including July 13, 2025, free of charge, by contacting us by phone,' the airline said. On Monday, the US State Department issued a security alert for all its citizens travelling abroad, saying 'there is the potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad'. 'The Department of State advises US citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution. Please read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information and any recent security alerts when planning travel,' the department posted on X and on its website.
CNA
17-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Oil prices rise as Iran-Israel conflict fans supply worries
Oil prices climbed over 2 per cent on Tuesday as Iran-Israel tension intensified and U.S. President Donald Trump urged "everyone" to evacuate Tehran, increasing the prospect of deepening unrest in the region and disruption to oil supply. The Brent crude futures contract was up $1.17, or 1.6 per cent, at $74.4 a barrel as at 0005 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $1.34, or 1.87 per cent, at $73.11 - both having risen more than 2 per cent earlier in the trading session. Both contracts settled more than 1 per cent lower on Monday on hope of easing geopolitical tension after media reports of Iran seeking an end to hostilities. However, the conflict took a turn for the worse on its fifth day on Tuesday as Iranian media reported explosions and heavy air defence fire in the capital Tehran. Over in Israel, air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv in response to Iranian missiles. Iran is the third-largest producer among members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Hostilities could disrupt its supply of oil and thereby increase prices. On Monday, an Israeli strike hit Iran's state broadcaster and the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog also indicated extensive damage to Iran's biggest uranium enrichment plant. Trump said Iran should have signed a nuclear deal with the U.S. before Israeli strikes began and that he believes Iran now wants to reach an agreement. Easing of U.S. sanctions as part of any deal would allow Iran to export more oil, weighing on global crude prices. Elsewhere, OPEC and allies including Russia - or OPEC+, which pumps about half of the world's oil - said on Monday it expected the global economy to remain resilient in the second half of the year. It also trimmed its forecast for growth in oil supply from the U.S. and other non-OPEC+ countries in 2026.
