Emirates and flydubai unaffected
Dubai-based airlines Emirates and flydubai confirmed their flights are operating as normal, including services to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital.
According to statements from both carriers, no disruption has been reported due to volcanic ash, and flights continue as scheduled. Data from the Dubai Airports website also showed morning services to and from Addis Ababa departed and arrived on time.
Air Arabia cancels several services
In contrast, Air Arabia has cancelled multiple flights from Sharjah to destinations across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia on November 25. The affected routes include services to Kuwait, Damascus, Kabul, Sohar, Islamabad, Entebbe, Doha, and Cairo. Passengers are advised to contact Air Arabia directly for rebooking or refunds.
What about India, Pakistan flights?
Indian flights have faced disruptions following the volcanic ash cloud drifting into South Asian airspace, leading to cancellations by major carriers including Air India and Akasa Air.
Several flights between India and GCC countries, as well as routes within India and to the US, have been affected. Mumbai Airport has issued an advisory urging passengers to check flight statuses due to possible impacts on international services. Despite these challenges, flights operating within the UAE and Gulf region have largely remained unaffected.
Similarly, Pakistan has announced that southern regions will not experience any flight disruptions from the ash.