Bahrain-based Kanoo Travel, one of the Gulf’s largest corporate travel management companies, issued an updated GCC regional advisory on 27 July 2026. The memo confirms that all UAE airports—Dubai International (DXB), Zayed International (AUH), Sharjah (SHJ), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) and others—are operating normally after last week’s temporary reroutes, yet urges business travellers to reconfirm flights due to dynamic slot allocations. According to the advisory, Kuwait and Bahrain have fully reopened their airspace, while Jordan continues to operate reduced schedules. Major UAE carriers have restored most frequencies, but some foreign airlines—including British Airways and Lufthansa—still suspend Middle East services, potentially impacting onward connections. For companies running back-to-back meetings across multiple Gulf states, the key takeaway is to build extra layover buffers and keep contact details updated in flight reservations so that carriers can push real-time alerts. Mobility managers should also verify that employees use the correct terminals; Emirates has re-assigned selected regional flights to DXB Terminal 2 during peak-hour congestion. Kanoo Travel recommends that passengers arrive at UAE airports at least three hours before departure until schedules stabilise and that they monitor airline websites for rebooking or refund options. The agency’s hotline (+971 4 408 2315) offers emergency assistance for itinerary changes within the GCC.
