Dubai caps foreign airline flights to one daily rotation at DXB and DWC until 31 May 2026

Dubai has ordered every foreign airline to cut back to one round-trip a day at each of its two airports from 20 April to 31 May 2026. Indian carriers—which account for the bulk of foreign flights—face capacity cuts of up to 92 %, prompting calls for reciprocal action. The move, justified by ongoing air-space constraints, will tighten seat supply and raise fares for corporate travellers using Dubai as a hub.