Dubai-based airline Emirates announced on Thursday (March 5, 2026) that it will resume a reduced flight schedule. The airline said it will operate more than 100 flights on March 5 and 6. This is the first time it is running such a large number of flights since the Iran-Israel airstrikes began on February 28, 2026.
Earlier, Emirates was operating only a few “exceptional flights” due to safety concerns and airspace restrictions in the region. The new announcement shows that the airline is slowly returning to normal operations.
The decision comes as the situation in West Asia remains tense following the conflict between Iran and Israel. Many airlines had either cancelled or reduced flights because of security risks and closed airspace in some areas.
By increasing the number of flights, Emirates is trying to help passengers who were stranded or whose travel plans were affected. However, the airline said it will continue to monitor the situation closely and make changes if needed to ensure passenger safety.
The resumption of more flights is seen as a positive sign that air travel in the region may gradually improve, even as tensions continue.