The national carrier has announced a temporary suspension to it’s flights to the Dubai.
In a statement released on Saturday, the airline noted that the suspension follows the closure Dubai Airspace.
“Uganda Airlines wishes to inform its esteemed guests and the general public of the temporary suspension of its scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)” the airline said.
The airline noted that it will ensure affected passengers holding confirmed bookings on the suspended flights will be re-accommodated on alternative carriers where possible or rebooked on future Uganda Airlines flights at no additional cost once operations resume.
The airline listed other remedies for the passengers, promising to provide further updates on flights scheduled for the routes once the airspace is opened up.
On Saturday, Dubai International, the world’s largest airport for international travel, and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International were shut down.
According to a statement from Dubai Airports in the United Arab Emirates, all flight operations at the airports were suspended until further notice, the agency said.
The suspension followed the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, which has led to a stoppage of air travel throughout significant portions of the Middle East.
