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How safe is flying through Dubai air space considering the current unrest between the USA and Iran? We are booked through to UK in July.
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Exactly as safe as it ever was. If there were an unacceptably higher risk, the airline would take measures to mitigate the risk, or stop flying in the risky area(s). They absolutely do not want another MH17.
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Is UAE airspace safe?
There is a high risk to civil aircraft. Libyan airspace (HLLL/Tripoli FIR) should be avoided entirely. Total flight ban for US and UK operators, and several other countries have warnings in place.Why Dubai airport is closed?
The closure is necessary for airport maintenance, which was last carried out in 2014. Work will include the placement of 160,000 tonnes of asphalt and 30,000 cubic metres of concrete on the runway; the replacement of 264 kilometres of cables; and the installation of 4,400 runway lights.Do you still have to wear a mask in Dubai?
Public spaces and services With effect from 26 February the rules for mask wearing have changed and although mask wearing remains mandatory in public indoor spaces it is now optional when outdoors. Further information is available on the UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority website.Is Dubai airport fully open?
Dubai Airports continues to support the increase in scheduled passenger flights for approved airlines to and from Dubai International (DXB). On June 23, 2020 UAE airspace was officially re-opened by the authorities and travel to Dubai for tourism was permitted from July 7, 2020.Emirates In- Flight Safety Video
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Currently it looks like Emirates flights are overflying Iraq, avoiding both Iran and Syria. For example, this flight track from EK164 taken a few minutes ago.
AFAIK there are no particular safety concerns flying within the UAE, so I presume you meant flights to/from UAE.
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