Emirates suspends check-in at Dubai Airport following torrential rain, affecting passengers from Birmingham

Flights from Dubai have been cancelled due to torrential rain, as passengers from Birmingham are caught up in the travel chaos. Emirates has suspended all check-ins at Dubai Airport for the remainder of today, Wednesday 17 April.

Two Emirates flights to Birmingham Airport were due to depart today, but the entire flight schedule was suspended until midnight. Dubai Airport also asked travellers not to come into the terminals unless it was “absolutely necessary”. Rain fell in a day that was the most rainy in 12 months, causing terrible flooding that inundated the airport and roads. The storm in the United Arab Emirates is believed to be the heaviest rainfall in the country in 75 years.

Flights from BHX to Dubai departed yesterday, April 16, and are scheduled to depart later today. Holidaymakers are advised to check with their airlines for delays and disruptions.

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Dubai Airport posted on X: “We advise you NOT to come to the airport unless absolutely necessary. Flights continue to be delayed and diverted. Please check with your airline directly for the status of your flight. We are working hard to resume operations as soon as possible under very challenging conditions.”

In a thread on X, the airline posted: “Emirates is suspending check-in for passengers departing @DXB from 8am to midnight on April 17 due to operational challenges caused by poor weather and road conditions. Affected customers can contact their booking agent or visit https://emirat.es/support to rebook.”

“Passengers arriving in Dubai and already in transit will continue to be processed for their flights. Customers should expect delays in departures and arrivals and are advised to check the latest flight schedules at https://emirat.es/flightstatus.

“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Emirates is working hard to restore our scheduled services and our teams will provide all possible support to affected customers. Please DM us if you need assistance.”

“Customers from Dubai whose flights are scheduled for today (April 17) are advised not to @DXBas check-in for all flights remains suspended. Your safety is our top priority. If you need assistance with rebooking, DM us or visit https://emirat.es/support. For further updates, visit https://emirat.es/travelupdates.”

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