Multiple Flights Delayed and Cancelled at Dubai and Abu Dhabi Airports on September 15 as Regional Aviation Disruption Continues

Multiple flights were delayed and several cancelled at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday September 15, with schedules remaining subject to last-minute changes as regional airspace and security conditions continue to affect operations. At Dubai International, multiple Emirates and flydubai flights were delayed, with services to Abha and Kochi among those cancelled. At Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport, an Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight to Sialkot was cancelled, while Etihad experienced delays on selected regional and international services. Several flights linking the UAE with Kuwait and Bahrain were cancelled by Air Arabia, while Emirates, Etihad Airways, and flydubai continue to operate a number of regional services. Some international airlines have resumed selected Gulf services, while others continue to suspend Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or regional routes. The ongoing disruption comes as the Strait of Hormuz shows tentative signs of recovery, though oil and tanker traffic remains far below normal as US-Iran tensions continue to disrupt one of the world's most important energy and aviation corridors. Airlines have advised passengers to check flight status immediately before leaving for the airport, allow extra time at the airport, keep phones switched on for airline notifications, and expect last-minute changes if regional airspace is restricted. For UAE residents, the developments remain particularly important because they affect shipping, oil prices, regional airspace, travel, and Gulf security. For households and businesses in the UAE, the biggest near-term risks remain flight disruption, higher oil and insurance costs, shipping delays, and further regional escalation.