Air Arabia Suspends Sharjah and Abu Dhabi Services to Kuwait on Tuesday

The low-cost carrier grounded flights G9068 and G9124 from Sharjah to Kuwait along with 3L020 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait Gulf News reported. It additionally cancelled G9107 from Sharjah to Bahrain while updating times on other Bahrain services. Passengers booked on the affected routes were advised to check the latest status directly with Air Arabia before travelling to the airport.

Disruptions spanned both Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi on the day in question. Etihad maintained largely normal operations to Bahrain and Kuwait although several Abu Dhabi departures faced delays according to the same report. Emirates operated selected flights to those destinations from Dubai but encountered issues on certain international sectors.

Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia triggered the Jakarta cancellations after eight local airports closed temporarily The National reported. Nearly 3000 flights were disrupted regionally with more than 340000 passengers impacted by the ash cloud. Emirates cancelled EK356 to Jakarta plus EK357 and EK359 returns while Air France prolonged its Dubai suspension through September 10.

Heightened security concerns from Iran-related tensions have prompted repeated schedule changes for Gulf routes in recent months multiple carrier updates indicated. Air Arabia adjusted its network to prioritise safety across its operations. The Sharjah-headquartered airline runs an extensive low-cost network linking the Middle East with destinations in Europe and Asia.

Customers affected by the cancellations may request a free date change within 30 days obtain a credit voucher or receive a full refund to the original payment method Air Arabia’s alerts stated. Comparable assistance has been extended by other UAE carriers during similar periods. Real-time information is accessible via airline websites mobile applications and airport portals.

Kuwait International Airport has experienced variable operations in response to these pressures over recent months aviation tracking data showed. Travellers intending to fly between the UAE and Kuwait should monitor updates closely and prepare for possible changes. The situation remains fluid as authorities and airlines assess both environmental and geopolitical developments.