Air India cancels Dubai flights as city struggles to recover for record rain
Air India announced on Friday the cancellation of flights to and from Dubai due to ongoing operational disruptions at the airport in the Gulf city.
Passengers who have booked Air India flights scheduled for travel until April 21 will receive a one-time waiver on rescheduling and full refunds for cancellations.
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An Air India spokesperson cited continued operational disruptions at the Dubai airport as the reason for the cancellations.
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«We are making every effort to assist affected customers by re-accommodating them on flights as soon as operations resume,» the spokesperson stated in a release.
The disruptions at Dubai airport stem from unprecedented rains and floods, impacting airport operations.
Emirates Airlines announced on Friday the suspension of check-in services for all customers with onward connections through Dubai until 2359 GMT on April 19. However, customers traveling to Dubai as their final destination may check-in and travel as usual. The airline cautioned customers about potential delays to departures and arrivals and advised them to check the latest flight schedules on http://emirates.com.
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IndiGo also issued a travel advisory in response to adverse weather conditions in Dubai, exacerbated by heavy rainfall. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the
