Dubai Airport resumes scheduled flights by foreign carriers

Dubai Airports has announced the resumption of scheduled operations by foreign carriers at Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest airports in the UAE. This week, 13 international airlines resumed scheduled flights following the resumption of airport operations on 7 July. Air Blue, Air France, Cebu Pacific, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Middle East Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Royal Jordanian are currently resuming operations at DXB. More airlines are expected to resume flights at the airport in the following weeks. In addition, DXB-based Emirates airline and flydubai have boosted their schedules. Restaurants and retail outlets are also open throughout the airport. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said: “We have ensured everything is in place to welcome airlines from around the world back to Dubai as a growing number of bilateral agreements between countries conclude to facilitate the opening of borders and the gradual return of traffic. We remain in close discussions with government officials and airlines to support the resumption of additional services as approvals are granted in the weeks and months ahead.”<br/>