Media Advisory – Thursday 28 January

Further to the announcement made by the UK government on Thursday 28 January, direct flights between the UAE and the UK have been temporarily suspended. The suspension comes into effect for all flights that were scheduled to arrive after 13:00 UK time on Friday 29 January.

Passengers booked for travel on flights due to arrive in the UK after this time should not go to Dubai International airport (DXB) and should contact their airline for more information.

British, Irish and third-country nationals with residence rights in the UK will still be allowed to enter the UK and options to travel via intermediate points may be available. Entry requirements apply. Please see the UK Government website www.gov.uk for the latest updates.