Emirates Has Restored Service to 96% of its Network, Flexible Rebooking Offered

Nobody knows what the future holds for the next few weeks and months in the Middle East, but there’s some good news on the travel front as Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored following two months of disruption. 

In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia.

Today, the airline is flying to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly frequencies, representing 75% of pre-disruption capacity. The airline says it is is offering more flights, more seats and more options each day while reaffirming Dubai’s position as a vital hub through which global travel moves.

Even as it operated with a reduced schedule, Emirates carried 4.7 million passengers during the disruption, a testament to the enduring demand for travel and the trust that travellers continued to place in the airline to get them where they needed to go.

Enjoy flexible travel and rewards

Emirates recognizes that customers need some peace of mind to book in the current atmosphere, so it is offering flexible rebooking, Dubai Connect stopover experiences and enhanced Skywards benefits:

Flexible bookings: Customers booked from April 2 onward enjoy added flexibility, with one free date change included across all cabin classes. Customers who have booked with Emirates can also hold a fare for 24 hours free of charge.

Dubai Connect: For customers with extended transit times in Dubai from 6 to 26 hours, Emirates’ Dubai Connect program turns a long layover into a comfortable stopover, courtesy of the airline. Eligible customers will enjoy complimentary hotel accommodation at a 4 or 5-star property, airport transfers, meals, and, where required, a UAE entry visa. 

Available to passengers across all cabin classes with qualifying connection times, Dubai Connect can be booked up to 12 hours ahead via Manage Your Booking on emirates.com.  

Skywards: From 1 May to 31 August 2026, Emirates Skywards members can enjoy accelerated access to the program’s premium tiers through reduced tier requirements and Bonus Tier Miles on Emirates and flydubai flights.