Flying from Dubai or Abu Dhabi today? Check Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia flight status

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE today, August 12, should check their flight status before leaving for the airport, with most services operating as scheduled but disruptions continuing on selected Bahrain and Kuwait routes.

The usual summer travel rush is also adding to pressure at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for check-in, security and immigration.

US President Donald Trump said the situation with Iran was “going fine” and claimed US forces were in “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz.

The US military also said it had disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship heading towards an Iranian port after it ignored warnings, firing two Hellfire missiles at the vessel’s steering gear.

The wider regional situation continues to affect shipping and aviation. Yemen has accused Iran-backed Houthis of killing six people in a “double-tap” strike on a commercial vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, while a UK maritime monitor reported an incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman.

US officials have also warned that the continued shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could push up oil and gas prices. Shipping data does not support Trump's claim that the waterway is “open”.

For August 12, Emirates' flight-status information for Dubai to Kuwait and Dubai to Bahrain was unavailable at the time of checking. The airline said updates would be available 24 hours before departure.

Emirates also said Dubai-bound passengers can now change their travel dates without a fee an unlimited number of times under measures introduced on August 10, although fare and tax differences may apply.

Etihad's network is largely operating normally, although some regional services remain subject to change.

Passengers flying to Delhi should allow extra time at the airport as security measures are being stepped up ahead of India's Independence Day on August 15.

Air India has advised passengers travelling between August 10 and 20 to arrive well ahead of departure. SpiceJet has issued a similar advisory for passengers travelling between August 11 and 20, citing enhanced security checks and airport formalities.

The advisories come during a busy period for travel between India and the UAE, with many passengers travelling for family visits and returning to the UAE after the summer break.

Delhi is also tightening security ahead of Independence Day. Several roads near the Red Fort will be closed from 4 am to 10 am on Thursday for the full-dress rehearsal, while commuters have been advised to use alternative routes.

Delhi's weather is another factor. Airlines have warned that bad weather could affect departures, arrivals and connecting flights, with passengers advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.

Several international airlines continue to adjust their Middle East operations as the regional security situation remains unpredictable.