US EditionDubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths Says Operations Scaling up as UAE Airspace Fully Restored
Dubai Airports said March traffic fell 65.7% as it increases flight movements and airlines restore schedules after months of regional disruption.
- On Saturday, the United Arab Emirates aviation authority announced that national airspace has been fully restored, allowing Dubai Airports to scale up operations and increase flight movements.
- Air traffic disruptions began February 28 when the Iran-Israel conflict forced Gulf airspace closures for nearly two months, compelling regional airports to implement precautionary measures.
- March traffic at Dubai International Airport fell 65.7% to 2.5 million passengers, though the airport handled 18.6 million passengers during the first quarter of 2026.
- CEO Paul Griffiths said travel demand remains strong, noting Dubai Airports is "well positioned to progressively increase capacity" while managing over 32,000 aircraft movements and 213,000 metric tons of cargo.
- With a tentative ceasefire reached in April, the aviation sector focuses on recovery as airlines restore schedules, though some regional routing constraints remain across the Middle East.
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The Express Tribune
DawnDubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Dubai Airports' operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is fully clear, with capacity increasing in line with available routing, CEO Paul Griffiths said on Monday. UAE's aviation authority said on Saturday that air traffic had returned to normal after precautionary measures introduced on February 28, at the start of the US-Iran war, were lifted. Despite disruption from the conflict, Dubai Internati…
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths says operations scaling up as UAE airspace fully restored
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said operations at DXB and DWC are being scaled up following the full restoration of the UAE airspace. He noted that flight movements are rising in line with regional routing capacity, while demand for travel through Dubai remains strong amid ongoing adjustments.
Times of India
The Economic TimesDubai Airports to expand flight operations as UAE reopens airspace
Dubai Airports is increasing flight operations following the UAE's restoration of full airspace access after weeks of regional disruption. Despite challenges, the airport operator successfully managed over 6 million passengers and significant cargo movements. Operations are now expanding as conditions improve, with a focus on maintaining global travel continuity.
Dubai's main airport is ramping up flights after traffic slumped 66% in March
Dubai's main airport is adding flights after traffic slumped in March.Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesDubai is trying to get its air travel industry back on its feet.Dubai Airports said it was scaling up flights now that the UAE airspace is "fully restored."Traffic at the international airport dropped 66% in March after the Iran war unfolded.Dubai's air travel is on the mend.Dubai Airports, which manages Dubai International Airport (DXB) a…
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