Dubai flight caps until May hit Indian airlines hardest amid Iran tensions

Dubai Flight Cap Strains Indian Airlines

Dubai’s decision to cap foreign airlines to just one daily flight until May 31 is putting significant financial pressure on Indian carriers, which operate the highest number of routes to the emirate. The restriction, introduced amid the Iran crisis, affects both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, limiting capacity and disrupting planned schedules during a peak travel period. Indian airlines, represented by the Fede…

Dubai flight caps until May hit Indian airlines hardest amid Iran tensions

Amid escalating tensions linked to the war with Iran, Dubai will limit foreign airlines to a single flight a day until 31 May, a drastic move set to hit Indian carriers the hardest, and could impact the emirate’s position as a major Middle Eastern hub. The decision was communicated in a private letter sent to airlines on 27 March, outlining a temporary summer schedule running from 20 April to 31 May. Under the new rules, carriers will be permitt…