# Dubai

21 signals tagged Dubai (region).

## Beond Airlines to Route Malé-Europe Flights via Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Starting December 2026

Jul 27 · 1 source · Beond Airlines, Dubai, Europe, Middle East, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, route network, airline, new route

Beond Airlines will shift its Malé to Europe flights from Dubai to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International airport starting in December 2026, leveraging pick-up and drop-off rights

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/beond-airlines-to-route-male-europe-flights-via-saudi-arabia-s-red-sea-starting)

## Aeroplan Adds Emirates Premium Economy Awards, Restricts First Class to Elites

Jul 21 · 1 source · Air Canada, Emirates, Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Canada, Dubai, Middle East, Montreal, North America, loyalty program

Effective July 21, 2026, Aeroplan members can redeem points for Emirates Premium Economy. Additionally, Emirates First Class awards are now limited to Aeroplan 35K status holders

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aeroplan-adds-emirates-premium-economy-awards-restricts-first-class-to-elites)

## Lufthansa Group Delays Dubai Restart to October 24, Confirms Tel Aviv and European Route Timelines

Jun 23 · 1 source · Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg

Lufthansa Group pushes its Dubai restart to October 24, 2026, while confirming Tel Aviv service begins in June-July across Austrian, Lufthansa, and SWISS, with Eurowings adding Hamburg and Düsseldorf

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-delays-dubai-restart-to-october-24-confirms-tel-aviv-and-europea)

## Emirates Free Dubai One Or Two Nights Stopover At JW Marriott Marquis June 25 – September 30, 2026

Jun 22 · 1 source · Emirates, JW Marriott Marquis, Marriott Bonvoy, Dubai, Middle East, promotion, airline, hotel, promo

Emirates offers a free 1-night stay (Premium Economy/Economy) or 2-night stay (Business/First) at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai for eligible return flights traveling June 25–Sept 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-free-dubai-one-or-two-nights-stopover-at-jw-marriott-marquis-june-25-se)

## Beond Airlines Hasn’t Paid Staff In Months, Asks Them To Work Anyway

Jun 15 · 1 source · Beond Airlines, Dubai, Maldives, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, airline, industry news

Beond Airlines, a premium leisure carrier based in Dubai, is two months behind on staff salaries and has asked employees to continue working without pay while awaiting funding. The airline recently suspended regular commercial operations through the fall

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/beond-airlines-hasnt-paid-staff-in-months-asks-them-to-work-anyway)

## Emirates Plans To Offer Insurance To Transit Passengers Amid Iran War

Jun 12 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Dubai, Europe, Iran, Middle East, airline, safety & operations

Emirates is offering insurance to cover rebooking or repatriation if flights are grounded due to the ongoing Iran War, aiming to boost transit traffic which remains down 60% despite the airline's return to profitability

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-plans-to-offer-insurance-to-transit-passengers-amid-iran-war)

## Emirates Skywards Devalues Awards 15%, Introduces One-Way Business Saver Fares

May 20 · 2 sources · Emirates, Emirates Skywards, Athens, Dubai, Middle East, Milan, New York, Newark, loyalty program, policy change

Effective May 20, 2026, Emirates Skywards increases miles required for First, Business, and Premium Economy awards by 15%. It also introduces one-way Business Saver Classic Rewards at 50% of the return fare price

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-devalues-awards-15-introduces-one-way-business-saver-fares)

## ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Program Expands to United Arab Emirates

May 19 · 3 sources · Emirates, ALL Accor+, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Adagio, Banyan Tree, Delano, Fairmont, Grand Mercure, Ibis

Accor's paid ALL Accor+ Explorer membership is expanding to the UAE, allowing members to use Stay Plus free nights and access dining discounts in the region

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-explorer-membership-program-expands-to-united-arab-emirates)

## Emirates Boeing 777 Declares Fuel Emergency After Two Go-Arounds in Miami

May 17 · 1 source · Emirates, Dubai, Miami, Middle East, airline, safety & operations, industry news

Emirates flight EK213 from Dubai to Miami declared a fuel emergency after two go-arounds due to weather and ATC delays, landing on its third attempt with a 'mayday' call

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-boeing-777-declares-fuel-emergency-after-two-go-arounds-in-miami)

## Lufthansa Group Delays Dubai Restart to September 13, 2026; Tel Aviv Returns in July

May 13 · 1 source · Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Dubai, Middle East, Tel Aviv, route network

Lufthansa Group has pushed its Dubai restart to September 13, 2026. Austrian Airlines resumes Tel Aviv service June 1, while Lufthansa, SWISS, and ITA Airways target July 1. Most other Middle Eastern routes resume late October

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-delays-dubai-restart-to-september-13-2026-tel-aviv-returns-in-ju)

## Emirates Skywards 20% Tier & Award Miles Bonus + Reduced Tier Qualification Requirements

May 8 · 3 sources · Emirates, flydubai, Emirates Skywards, Dubai, promotion, airline, loyalty program, app & tech, promo

Emirates Skywards members earn 20% bonus Tier and Award miles and qualify for status on 20% fewer Tier Miles from May 8 through August 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-reduced-tier-requirements-and-bonus-tier-miles-may-1-august-31)

## Emirates Reports Record $6.6 Billion Profit, Remains World’s Most Profitable Airline

May 7 · 1 source · Delta, Emirates, Delta Air Lines, Dubai, Middle East, airline, industry news

Emirates announced a record $6.6 billion profit for FY2025-26, surpassing Delta to become the world's most profitable airline, despite recent military disruptions in the Gulf

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-reports-record-6-6-billion-profit-remains-worlds-most-profitable-airlin)

## Qatar Airways Resumes Daily Flights to Dubai, Sharjah, and Damascus

Apr 26 · 3 sources · Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Damascus, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Los Angeles, Middle East, Sharjah, route network

Qatar Airways is resuming daily flights to Dubai and Sharjah starting April 23, 2026, and launching daily service to Damascus on May 1, 2026, as part of its phased operational restoration

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-resumes-dubai-sharjah-flights-expands-network-to-150-destinations)

## Emirates Extends Flexible Cancellation Policy and Skywards Tier Benefits Through April and June 2026

Apr 24 · 8 sources · Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates Skywards, Skywards, DWC, DXB, Dubai

Emirates extends its flexible cancellation and rebooking policy for flights until April 30, 2026, offering one free date change for tickets issued on or after April 2. Additionally, Skywards member tiers are extended and miles expiry is paused until June 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-flydubai-resume-operations-236-flights-on-april-24-249-on-april-25)

## Qatar Airways Delays Los Angeles Restart to June 7, Advances Dubai/Sharjah to April 23

Apr 23 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Atlanta, Boston, Damman, Dubai, Los Angeles, Middle East, San Francisco, Sharjah

Qatar Airways has moved its Dubai and Sharjah restarts forward to April 23, delayed Los Angeles service to June 7, and extended flexible rebooking/refund policies through September 15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-brings-dubai-sharjah-damman-restart-forward-delays-los-angeles-thr)

## Burj Al Arab Closes for 18-Month Renovation

Apr 16 · 1 source · Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, Dubai, Middle East, hotel, hotel opening

Jumeirah's Burj Al Arab in Dubai has closed effective immediately for an 18-month full renovation led by interior architect Tristan Auer, marking the property's first major refresh since 1999

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/burj-al-arab-closes-for-18-month-renovation)

## Dubai Caps Foreign Airlines at One Daily Flight Through May 31, 2026

Apr 10 · 1 source · Emirates, FlyDubai, United, Dubai, India, Middle East, policy change, airline, service policy change

Dubai Airports has restricted foreign airlines to one rotation per day through May 31, 2026, citing capacity constraints. The policy disproportionately impacts high-frequency carriers like Indian airlines

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/dubai-caps-foreign-airlines-to-one-daily-flight-through-may-31-2026)

## Beond Airlines to Launch Maldives-to-London, Paris, and Moscow Routes via Dubai

Mar 25 · 1 source · Beond Airlines, Dubai, London, Maldives, Middle East, Moscow, Paris, route network, airline, new route

Beond Airlines plans to launch three new routes from the Maldives to London Heathrow, Paris CDG, and Moscow Sheremetyevo via Dubai in December 2026, operating 3x weekly on A319/A321 aircraft

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/beond-airlines-to-launch-maldives-to-london-paris-and-moscow-routes-via-dubai)

## Dubai Bans Foreign Airlines from DXB/DWC Following Drone Attack on Fuel Tanks

Mar 16 · 1 source · Emirates, Foreign Airlines, Dubai, Middle East, UAE, airline, safety & operations, industry news

Dubai has suspended landing permissions for all foreign airlines at DXB and DWC until further notice following a drone strike on airport fuel tanks. Emirates is adding refueling stops to some flights

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/dubai-suspends-all-foreign-airline-flights-at-dxb-dwc-until-further-notice)

## Iran Fires Missile at Dubai Airport, Apologizes, Promises to Suspend Attacks on Neighbors

Mar 7 · 1 source · Emirates, Dubai, Iran, Middle East, airline, safety & operations, industry news

Iran fired a missile near Dubai International Airport on March 7, 2026, halting operations. Emirates resumed limited service. Iran's president announced a suspension of attacks on neighboring countries, offering hope for network recovery

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/iran-fires-missile-at-dubai-airport-apologizes-promises-to-suspend-attacks-on-ne)

## Dubai Airport (DXB) Struck by Iranian Drone, Closed Until March 1

Feb 28 · 1 source · Emirates, Fairmont The Palm Dubai, Dubai, Middle East, airline, hotel, industry news

An Iranian drone struck Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, causing damage and injuries. DXB is closed until at least 3 PM local time on Sunday, March 1, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/dubai-airport-dxb-struck-by-iranian-drone-closed-until-march-1)

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