UAE airline capacity nears pre-war levels

Flight data shows Emirates has recovered to nearly 80% of pre-war capacity, while FlyDubai and Qatar Airways lag at just over 50%.

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Flightradar24 data reveals Emirates, the state-owned airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reached almost 80% of its pre-war flight capacity. In contrast, other major Gulf carriers like FlyDubai (UAE-owned) and Qatar Airways (Qatari-owned) have only returned to just above 50% of their pre-war levels. This disparity highlights the uneven pace of recovery in regional aviation following the conflict.

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4d ago@officialrnintel

The message adds specific data for FlyDubai and Qatar Airways, noting they have returned to just above 50% capacity.

e/eineurope · topic · T-05715cycle Friday, 24 April 2026 at 04:18 UTC · first reported 4d ago