DUBAI (Syed Mudassar Khushnood) – Dubai airports have begun rapidly scaling up operations following the complete removal of precautionary restrictions on the United Arab Emirates’ airspace imposed due to US-Israel war on Iran.
According to a local newspaper, Dubai has entered the next phase of recovery and is increasing daily flight numbers in line with available regional routing capacity, allowing airlines to gradually return to full schedules.
The development follows an announcement by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority confirming that normal air traffic has been fully restored and temporary precautionary measures have been withdrawn. Dubai Airports stated that operational capacity now largely depends on available regional flight routes, with continuous coordination being maintained with neighbouring airspaces to ensure smoother operations. Passengers have been advised to check with their respective airlines for updated schedules before departure.
The newspaper described this recovery phase as a significant turning point for the travel sector following recent regional tensions. Between February 28 and April 30, Dubai’s airports handled approximately six million passengers, recorded over 32,000 flight movements, and transported 213,000 tonnes of essential cargo. During the same period, Dubai International Airport maintained global connectivity despite limited airspace capacity.
In the first quarter, India remained Dubai’s largest country market, while Pakistan also ranked among the key passenger markets, highlighting the importance of flight recovery between the two countries.
The development is considered significant in the context of infrastructure and the UAE’s smart mobility goals, as the full restoration of air operations is critical not only for international travel but also for trade, cargo movement, transit traffic, and everyday passenger mobility. However, specific restoration timelines for airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), or Airblue have not been officially detailed, with recovery continuing in phases as carriers gradually resume their schedules.