- Emirates is taking over KLM’s Dubai International Airport slots for winter 2026/2027.
- KLM extended its Dubai suspension through 27 March 2027.
- Wizz Air delayed its Dubai return until 28 March 2027.
- Cathay Pacific cancelled Dubai flights through 31 January 2027.
- United Airlines plans to resume Newark to Dubai flights in March 2027.
Emirates is taking over and operating KLM’s airport slots at Dubai International Airport for winter 2026/2027. The arrangement follows KLM’s extension of its suspension of flights to Dubai through 27 March 2027. KLM has joined Wizz Air, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic in England, Finnair and Luxair in delaying returns to Dubai until 2027.
Emirates ensures capacity at Dubai International Airport does not go unused during the winter travel window. KLM cancelled flights to Riyadh and Dammam through 27 November 2026. Wizz Air delayed its return to Dubai until 28 March 2027.
Cathay Pacific cancelled Dubai flights through 31 January 2027. United Airlines plans to resume Newark to Dubai flights in March 2027. Air Canada, Finnair, Luxair and Virgin Atlantic also delayed Dubai services to 2027.
Paul Griffiths shared “Many foreign-based airlines have struggled to secure insurance allowing them to return to the region.”
