UAE Government suspends all passenger services.
Emirates and Etihad have both announced the temporary global suspension of all passenger flights, in accordance with a Government directive which will see both carriers effectively grounded from 23:59 UAE local time on 25 March 2020.
All inbound, outbound and transit passenger flights in the United Arab Emirates are being cancelled to limit the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and to protect citizens, residents and international travellers.
The suspension of flights will last for an initial 14 days, subject to further directives by the relevant authorities. However cargo and emergency evacuation flights are exempt and will continue.
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