Dubai Resumes Flights as Trump Urges Allies Regarding Hormuz
Dubai has resumed flights following a drone attack that caused a fire at the airport, while Trump calls on allies to tackle tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has declared the phased return of certain flights to and from Dubai International Airport to specific destinations after a brief halt in operations.
The authority announced that the gradual restoration of services follows previous disruptions at the airport, which were caused by the recent drone attack and subsequent fire that necessitated the temporary halt in operations.
“The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has declared a phased return of certain flights to and from Dubai International Airport to specific destinations after a brief suspension,” the statement indicated.
Travelers are encouraged to verify the status of their flights with their airlines prior to departure.
“The authority added that passengers should check with their airlines for the most recent updates concerning their flights.”
Flight operations at the airport were previously suspended following a drone-related incident that resulted in damage to a fuel tank and ignited a fire in the surrounding area.
“Flights were temporarily suspended at the airport following a drone incident that resulted in damage to a fuel tank and ignited a fire,” the statement indicated.