Emirates Flight Changes: Updated Schedule – March/April 2026

Emirates Adjusts Flight Schedules, Offers Rebooking Options Amidst Ongoing Airspace Restrictions

Emirates continues to navigate significant disruptions to its flight network stemming from ongoing regional airspace restrictions, triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran. The airline has filed further schedule changes, impacting operations through April 30, 2026, as it operates a reduced schedule to 63 destinations as of March 16, 2026.

The latest adjustments, effective March 22, 2026, see revisions to planned frequencies for 20 destinations, with two previously listed destinations now removed from the resumption schedule. Amman has been newly suspended, while Dammam and Orlando will not be resuming services as previously indicated. The changes reflect the ongoing volatility of the airspace situation and Emirates’ commitment to prioritizing safety and operational feasibility.

According to a recent filing, destinations experiencing revised schedules include Addis Ababa, Auckland, Boston, Budapest, Dar es Salaam, Durban, Hangzhou, Harare, Larnaca, Luanda, Lusaka, Madinah, Munich, New York JFK, Nice, Seattle, Seoul Incheon, Shenzhen, Tokyo Haneda, and Washington Dulles. Several routes are seeing frequency reductions, while others are experiencing increases or the resumption of service altogether.

The airline is offering flexible rebooking options for passengers affected by the disruptions. Customers booked to travel between February 28 and April 15, 2026 can rebook on alternate flights for travel on or before May 31, 2026, or request a full refund. Passengers who booked directly with Emirates can manage these changes through the airline’s website, while those who booked through a travel agent must contact their agent directly. Emirates advises completing any rebooking before requesting a refund, as unused segments of the same itinerary will be automatically cancelled and refunded.

The UAE aviation sector as a whole has been impacted, with Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, and Air Arabia all operating reduced schedules. Despite the challenges, the UAE recorded 7,839 flights and 1.4 million passengers in the first two weeks of March 2026, demonstrating continued, albeit diminished, air travel activity. Dubai International Airport (DXB), while operating below capacity, remains fully operational.

Several routes are seeing notable changes. Service to Auckland has been reduced to three weekly flights, down from a daily service. The Dubai-Bangkok route will see an increase to three daily A380 flights, up from two. A380 service is being resumed on several routes, including Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Glasgow, Houston, Los Angeles, Osaka Kansai, Perth, and Washington Dulles. New service resumptions include Bologna, Entebbe, Houston, Los Angeles, Luanda, Lyon, Miami, Osaka Kansai, and Venice Marco Polo.

Emirates is also adjusting aircraft types on some routes. The Dubai-Dallas/Fort Worth route will now be served by a 777-300ER instead of a 777-200LR. Similarly, the Dubai-Seattle route will now be operated by a 777-200LR, replacing the previously scheduled 777-300ER. The airline continues to monitor the situation closely and will adjust its operational schedule accordingly, prioritizing the safety and security of passengers and crew.

Passengers are strongly encouraged to check their flight status regularly, even after checking in, and to ensure their contact details are up-to-date to receive notifications regarding any changes or cancellations. The situation remains fluid, and further adjustments to the schedule are possible in the coming days.