Iran-Israel war: Emirates flight network to return to 100% soon, airline says ‘additional capacity being deployed in India’

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2 min readMar 6, 2026 07:01 PM ISTEmirates says full flight network could resume within days (Image: AP Photo)Emirates flight status: Emirates airline is expecting to restore its full flight network within the coming days. Currently, the UAE-based carrier is operating a limited number of flights from Dubai Airports to more than 80 destinations across the world to facilitate the evacuation of passengers. On March 5, it carried around 30,000 passengers out of Dubai.“The airline anticipates a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and the fulfilment of all operational requirements. Safety, as ever, remains paramount as is our duty of care,” Emirates said in a statement.Also Read | Flight Status Today Live UpdatesEmirates flights Dubai March 7On March 7, Emirates plans to operate 106 daily return flights to 83 destinations, covering nearly 60 per cent of its entire network. “In certain high-demand markets, Emirates has significantly scaled up its operations. In the UK alone, the airline will be operating 11 daily flights across five airports by 7 March, reflecting the strength of travel demand between the UAE and UK,” it said.Emirates airline to deploy additional capacity across IndiaEmirates has planned to deploy additional flight capacities across India. “Emirates scaling up to 22 daily flights, serving all nine of its Indian gateways by tomorrow 7 March,” it added.It further said that Emirates is currently operating flights to seven of its US gateways, ensuring continued connectivity between the United States and the UAE during this period.Emirates flight bookingEmirates has said that it is accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority. “Customers should only proceed to the airport if they have a confirmed booking,” it stated.Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...