The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed that air traffic in the UAE is witnessing a gradual return to its normal operational levels, following the country's successful and professional management.
More than 1.4 million passengers used the country's airports between 1 and 12 March, reflecting the ability of the UAE's aviation system to efficiently manage different circumstances. Between 1 and 12 March, 7,839 air traffic movements were recorded in UAE airspace.
The GCAA also revealed that UAE national carriers have begun restoring a significant portion of their operations, with indicators showing that the total operational activity of UAE national carriers reached approximately 44.6% of the overall operational levels that existed before the current tensions
His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the GCAA, said, “The safety of passengers, pilots, flight crews and all personnel working in the aviation sector remains the absolute priority in all decisions related to airspace and flight operations. Despite the exceptional circumstances witnessed in the region in recent days, the UAE ensured the balanced management of air traffic through operating limited flights via approved contingency routes, ensuring the continuity of travel in line with the highest safety standards."