Emirates planes sit on the tarmac of Dubai International Airport after two drones came down in the vicinity of the airport on March 11, 2026. On Monday, Emirates suspended operations for more than seven hours following a fuel-tank fire at Dubai International Airport caused by a drone incident. Emirates is the largest carrier in the region and has ramped up operations from Dubai since the war started at a faster pace than competitors. At the same time, some Emirates aircraft remain out of position in Europe and China. The airline has provided updates of its services online, and Emirates now runs daily flights along corridors that are considered safe.

Source: Bangkok Post March 17, 2026 15:55 UTC