21/03/2026
The UAE has announced it will pay for hotel stays and meals for more than 20,000 passengers left stranded following conflict-related airspace closures across the region. Major aviation hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, were heavily impacted as airlines suspended departures and diverted flights.
Hotels were instructed to allow affected guests to extend their stays at their original booking rates, with Abu Dhabi covering extension costs directly in certain cases. The move aims to provide stability for travelers while flight operations gradually return