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UAE Airlines Cancel Multiple Flights Between UAE and Kuwait

Emirates, Etihad, and Air Arabia suspend selected routes amid regional tensions.

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UAE Airlines Cancel Kuwait Flights Amid Regional Tensions
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UAE airlines have cancelled some flights between the UAE and Kuwait because of ongoing regional tensions and operational reasons. Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have asked passengers to check the latest flight updates and contact the airline for help with affected bookings.

Emirates cancels Dubai-Kuwait flights

Emirates said flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) were cancelled on July 20 and July 21.

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Emirates flight cancellations on July 20

Dubai to Kuwait:

  • EK853

  • EK855

  • EK857

  • EK859

Kuwait to Dubai:

  • EK854

  • EK856

  • EK858

  • EK860

Emirates flight cancellations on July 21

Dubai to Kuwait:

  • EK853

  • EK855

  • EK857

  • EK859

Kuwait to Dubai:

  • EK854

  • EK856

  • EK858

  • EK860

Emirates flight status covers only flights operated by Emirates. If your trip includes a codeshare flight, please check the other airline's website for updates.

Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi-Kuwait flights

Etihad Airways confirmed that flights EY653 and EY654 between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) on July 19 and 20 were cancelled for operational reasons.

The airline said its team is helping affected passengers with alternative travel plans.

Passengers on the cancelled flights should make sure their contact details are updated with Etihad so they can receive SMS or email updates.

Air Arabia cancels Sharjah and Abu Dhabi-Kuwait flights

Air Arabia has also cancelled several flights between the UAE and Kuwait.

Affected flights include:

Sharjah-Kuwait

G9068

G9124

G9121

Kuwait-Sharjah

G9069

G9125

G9122

Abu Dhabi-Kuwait

3L020

3L022

Kuwait-Abu Dhabi

3L021

3L023

The cancellations also apply to flights scheduled for July 21.

Passengers advised to check flight updates

Travellers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline before going to the airport, as schedules may change at short notice.

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