Dubai Rain: Emirates Suspends Check-Ins Until Midnight Due to ‘Bad Weather, Road Conditions’
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has announced the suspension of check-ins for passengers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) from 8:00AM today until midnight, citing “bad weather and road conditions.”
“Passengers arriving in Dubai and already in transit will continue to be processed for their flights,” the airline clarified in a post on Wednesday.
Emirates is suspending check-in for passengers departing @DXB from 8:00am on 17 April until midnight, due to operational challenges caused by bad weather and road conditions. Affected customers can contact their booking agent or visit https://t.co/H1klWYurOd for rebooking. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/88P1WJHB2n
— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) April 17, 2024
“Customers can expect delays in departures and arrivals, and are advised to check the latest flight schedules,” Emirates said.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Emirates is working hard to restore our scheduled operations, and our teams will provide all possible support to affected customers.”
On Tuesday, the UAE recorded the heaviest rainfall in 75 years as downpours swept the country, leaving behind floods and leading to flight cancellations from DXB.
Some flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled amid heavy rain and adverse weather in the UAE.
Around 17 flights in and out of DXB were cancelled on Tuesday, and airlines issued statements advising passengers to monitor weather reports and allow extra time to make journeys to the airport.
As well as flight cancellations, some journeys were redirected to other airports, DXB said in a statement.
Early Monday, DXB advised passengers “not to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary.”
