Some flydubai flights have been impacted due to the temporary closure of airspaces in Iran, Israel and Iraq, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed on Saturday.
In a statement sent to ARN News, the airline said it is "currently working to minimise disruption to our schedule, and affected flights are being rerouted, returning to stand, or cancelled".
The carrier said it is "closely monitoring" the "developing situation" and "adjusting our flight schedule accordingly".
The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority. We are in direct contact with passengers whose travel plans have been affected.
Travellers are advised to check the airline's official platforms for updates.
ARN News has reached out to Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia for updates.
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, carried out by a drone that entered the country’s territory from the western border.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant with several Arab foreign ministers during a series of phone calls on Sunday.
The UAE Fatwa Council has announced that Eid Al Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27, after confirming the sighting of the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent moon on Sunday evening.