# Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Republic World*

## Key points

- Dubai has limited all foreign airlines to one daily flight to its airports until May 31.
- Indian carriers are disproportionately affected, having scheduled more flights to Dubai than any other country.
- The restriction does not apply to Dubai-based airlines like Emirates and flydubai, creating an uneven playing field.
- Indian airlines are considering reciprocal restrictions on Dubai carriers if the cap is not lifted.

**Companies:** Emirates, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet
**Countries:** India, United Arab Emirates

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