Emirates says network to reach 100% soon, adds capacity on India routes

2 minutes of readingMarch 6, 2026 07:01 pm IST

Emirates Flight Status: Emirates airline hopes to restore its entire flight network in the coming days. Currently, the UAE-based airline operates a limited number of flights from Dubai airports to more than 80 destinations around the world to facilitate the evacuation of passengers. On March 5, it took about 30,000 passengers out of Dubai.

“The airline anticipates a return to 100% of its network in the coming days, subject to airspace availability and compliance with all operational requirements. Safety, as always, remains paramount, as does our duty of care,” Emirates said in a statement.

Emirates flights to Dubai on March 7

On March 7, Emirates plans to operate 106 daily return flights to 83 destinations, covering almost 60 percent of its entire network. “In certain high-demand markets, Emirates has significantly expanded its operations. In the UK alone, the airline will operate 11 daily flights across five airports by March 7, reflecting the strength of travel demand between the UAE and the UK,” it said.

Emirates airline to deploy additional capacity across India

Emirates has planned to deploy additional flight capabilities across India. “Emirates will expand up to 22 daily flights, serving its nine gateways to India tomorrow, March 7,” he added.

He further said that Emirates currently operates flights to seven of its gateways in the US, ensuring continued connectivity between the US and the UAE during this period.

Emirates Flight Booking

Emirates has said it makes it a priority to serve customers with previous bookings. “Customers should only go to the airport if they have a confirmed reservation,” he says.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the rail and road sector. Anish, currently a member of the editorial team at Indianexpress.com, specializes in high-impact sectors. Career journey Anish began his career at public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a fundamental understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, she transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, and spent nearly six years honing her expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education and Experience Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production from Apeejay Stya University (PGTVRJP) – Bachelor of Arts from Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication (Honours in English) – University of Calcutta Areas of coverage Connectivity: In-depth reporting on the expansion of Indian railways and road networks national. … Read more

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