By Staff Reporter
Dubai: With escalating tensions in the Middle East, several UAE airlines have cancelled or rescheduled flights due to airspace closures across Iran, Iraq, Israel, and other parts of the region. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia, and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi have all issued updates, leaving many passengers uncertain about their travel plans.
But if your destination is affected, don’t rush to cancel your trip. Acting too soon could cost you money unnecessarily.
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Let the airline cancel first
If your airline cancels the flight, they are obligated to offer you options such as:
Free rebooking on the next available flight
A full refund
In some cases, a travel voucher for future use
According to UAE’s Commercial Transactions Law, airlines are responsible for rebooking or refunding passengers if a cancellation is made by the carrier itself.
However, if you cancel or modify your booking on your own before the airline announces any disruption, you may not be eligible for a free refund or rebooking. This is why it’s critical to wait for official communication from the airline.
