In the first two days after the torrential rain on Tuesday, around 1,244 flights were cancelled
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The airline also suspended flights to Iran amid reports of an Israeli strike
Abu Dhabi carrier welcomed over 1.4 million passengers last month
World’s busiest international airport is working hard to mitigate the impact of the adverse weather for normal operations within 24 hours
Recognising the challenge for passengers, the airline said it is working to secure accommodation and other amenities for the passengers at the airport
Several passengers stranded at the airport have been provided with drinks and meals wherever possible
Passengers who do not have Dubai as their final destination will not be accepted for travel
Rains and thunderstorms hit different parts of the UAE on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue safety advisories for residents and travellers
Videos shared on different social media platforms on Tuesday showed runways were flooded after heavy rains across the UAE
Passengers asked to check directly with airlines to get latest information and allow extra travel time to the airport
Mittal was flying with his wife from Delhi to the UAE
Heavy rains forecast for next couple of days may impact flight schedules
Israel and Jordan closed their airspace on Sunday but reopened later in the day, allowing commercial planes to use their airspace
FAA has imposed a cap of 38 jets a month following last blowout
Carriers are spending billions on repairs to keep flying older, less fuel-efficient jets
With the proactive measures, the carrier expects to reach the stability in operations that they had in February