Gulf carriers crawl back to 52 % of pre-war schedules as UAE airspace restrictions ease

Flight-tracking figures show Gulf airlines are operating at just over half their normal volume, with Emirates leading the rebound but still 28 % below pre-war levels. Extended routings and capacity shortages are pushing up business-class fares, while carriers continue to offer flexible rebooking and refund policies. Mobility programmes should budget for longer flying times and possible last-minute cancellations until airspace normalises.