Dubai's main airport is ramping up flights after traffic slumped 66% in March
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Dubai's main airport is ramping up flights after traffic slumped 66% in March
"With #UAE airspace now fully restored, we are scaling up operations, increasing flight movements in line with available regional routing capacity and enabling airlines to progressively restore their schedules."
"The airport had 2.5 million passengers in March, down 65.7% from March 2025, according to the release."
"A cautious group of expats is now returning to Dubai."
Dubai Airports is ramping up flight operations following a significant decline in air travel due to regional conflicts. The UAE airspace is fully restored, allowing for increased flight movements. CEO Paul Griffiths noted that the airports are accommodating rising demand despite some regional routing constraints. In March, DXB experienced a 65.7% drop in passengers compared to March 2025, largely due to the Iran war. A tentative ceasefire was reached in April, prompting a cautious return of expats to Dubai.
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