UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption on Sunday, November 15, with Saudi Arabia among the most affected destinations as airlines continue to cancel services and adjust schedules amid regional security concerns.
The disruption extends beyond the region, with more than 6,000 flights cancelled across the US on Saturday following a nationwide air traffic control ground stop. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects flight schedules to return to normal by the end of Sunday, although airlines are still working to clear the backlog.
Meanwhile, Iranian airlines remain suspended from operating flights to and from the UAE, while services to Israel continue under differing airline-specific restrictions. Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia have reported cancellations, delays or operational changes across several Saudi routes. Multiple arrivals and departures at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports are also affected.
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US flights expected to return to normal
Air travel across the US is expected to return to normal by the end of Sunday after a nationwide ground stop triggered thousands of cancellations and delays, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.
More than 6,000 flights within, into and out of the US were cancelled on Saturday as airlines worked to recover from the disruption.
