S7 cancelled flights to Dubai amid airspace closure

S7 Airlines flight from Moscow to Dubai will be refueling in Antalya against the background of the closure of the airspace of Iran and Israel. This was announced on February 28 by the airline's press service.

"Flight S7 3773 Moscow — Dubai was delayed until 13:00 Moscow time. A backup route with a technical landing for refueling in Antalya is provided for the flight," the message says.

Against the background of restrictions, the carrier also adjusted the schedule: some flights were canceled, delays were recorded in a number of directions.

The airline has cancelled flights to Moscow — Dubai and Novosibirsk — Dubai scheduled for February 28 and March 1. Return flights from Dubai to Moscow and Novosibirsk for February 28 are delayed by one day. Passengers are offered the opportunity to refund tickets through the carrier's contact center.

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The airports of Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), suspended operations indefinitely on February 28 due to the escalation of the conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran. Passengers were advised not to come to airports during the restrictions and to contact their airlines to clarify departure times.

At the same time, Aeroflot cancelled all flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi on February 28 amid attacks by Iran and Israel. In addition, explosions occurred in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Izvestia published footage from the airport in Dubai after the UAE intercepted several missiles launched from Iran. They show that the tourist area is almost empty. In addition, eyewitnesses told Izvestia about an explosion and a fire near one of the Palm Jumeirah hotels.

According to Aleksan Mkrtchyan, Vice President of the Alliance of Travel Agencies (ATA), approximately 100,000 Russians are stuck in the UAE due to the escalating conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran. He noted that tourists who arrived in the Middle East themselves (not on tours from operators) will have to pay for their own accommodation and meals. According to Mkrtchyan, the difficult situation is likely to last for the next two days.

Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran on the morning of February 28. Later, Tehran fired rockets towards Tel Aviv. In addition, Iran attacked four US military bases in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Against this background, the United States began evacuating some personnel from the Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar.

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