The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has activated measures to manage disrupted passenger traffic amid the US and Israel war on Iran, which has led to airspace closures in the Middle East.
Popular transit hubs in UAE’s Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been closed since the February 28 air raids on Iran.
According to OAG’s 2025 Megahubs report, Dubai International Airport ranks 15th among the world’s Top 50 Global Airport Megahubs, operating more than 46,000 connections to 280 destinations worldwide. It is also the busiest airport in both the UAE and the Middle East.
The GCAA has accelerated rescheduling processes, stepped up ground resources across passenger terminals to resolve congestions, and moved to provide affected passengers with welfare support.
News reports state that the GCAA is committed to shouldering the cost of assisting and accommodating affected travellers.
UAE carriers Emirates, Etihad and FlyDubai continue to maintain a flight suspension at press time, which impacts their services beyond the Middle East.
News reports as of March 1 morning stated that airports across the Middle East, including Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait International Airport, have suffered collateral damage from Iranian retaliatory attacks against regional countries that host US military bases.
