Emirates Restores 60% of Route Network Following Airspace Re-opening ✈️

Emirates is rapidly scaling up operations following a partial re-opening of regional airspace, with a target to restore 100% of its network in the coming days. • Operational Status: As of 6 March, the airline processed approximately 30,000 departing passengers from Dubai. By tomorrow (7 March), it expects to operate 106 daily return flights to 83 destinations, covering nearly 60% of its global network. • Regional Market Scaling: • India: Significant capacity deployment with 22 daily flights serving all nine Indian gateways by 7 March. This is a critical corridor for transit labor and regional trade. • United Kingdom: Operating 11 daily flights across five airports to meet high travel demand. • United States: Maintaining connectivity via seven American gateways. • Economic Context: The restoration of these routes is vital for Sri Lanka’s tourism and export logistics, as Dubai serves as a primary global hub for apparel & textiles and perishable goods (such as tea and seafood) destined for Europe and the Americas. • Advisory: Operations remain subject to airspace availability. Passengers are advised to travel to airports only with confirmed bookings as the airline prioritizes earlier bookings.