UAE travel update: Flight suspensions continue, India’s new entry rule

July 17, 2026

Travellers flying to and from the UAE should check their flight status before heading to the airport, with several airlines extending schedule changes while India has introduced a new health declaration for arriving passengers.

Here’s what has changed.

Singapore Airlines

Flights between Singapore and Dubai remain suspended until October 24. Affected passengers can request refunds or rebook their travel.

British Airways

The airline has extended its flexible booking policy for Dubai services until October 31, allowing eligible passengers to change or cancel bookings.

New rule in India

Passengers travelling to India must now complete the Air Suvidha 2.0 digital self-declaration within 24 hours before arrival. The measure follows the WHO’s public health alert over the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.

UK travel advisory

The UK has updated its Middle East travel advice, warning that the regional security situation remains unpredictable. Travellers are advised to monitor official updates and follow local authority guidance.

Airline updates

Emirates Operating normally but expects heavy summer travel. Passengers should arrive early at Dubai International Airport.
Etihad Airways: Some Bahrain flights were cancelled following temporary airspace restrictions, while Manila services have been delayed due to a technical issue.
flydubai Expanding services, including additional Bangkok flights and new daily operations to Aleppo.
Air Arabia Continuing network growth with new routes to Rome and London Gatwick.
Qatar Airways Increasing frequencies, including more daily flights between Doha and Dubai.
Saudia Gradually restoring services between Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Other Gulf carriers Oman Air, SalamAir, Gulf Air, flynas, Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways continue to adjust schedules, with some routes subject to operational changes.

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