Major Gulf Carriers Cancel and Delay Hundreds of Flights Across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
Travelers in the Middle East are facing disruptions as Royal Jordanian, Flydubai, Saudia, and several other airlines cancel 12 flights and delay 307 departures and arrivals across major airports in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Key hubs affected include Dubai, Jeddah, Dammam, and Cairo, leaving many passengers stranded with significant travel plans impacted.
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Travel disruptions continue to affect travelers across the Middle East as multiple airlines including Royal Jordanian, Flydubai, and Saudia have canceled and delayed flights in the region. According to confirmed reports, a total of 12 flights have been canceled and an additional 307 are facing delays. This widespread disruption spans key airports in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, with Dubai, Jeddah, Dammam, and Cairo among the main hubs affected.
Passengers relying on these airlines have experienced unexpected delays and cancellations, complicating travel plans and leaving many stranded at airports. The affected airlines collectively serve a large number of passengers throughout the region, and the combined impact of these disruptions has rippled across several national and international routes.
While the specific reasons for the flight disruptions were not fully detailed in the available report, the event has been confirmed as current and ongoing. Both cancellations and delays are being experienced, putting additional pressure on airport and airline services as they seek to accommodate the needs of disrupted travelers. Airline staff and airport authorities are working to provide updated travel information and alternative arrangements where possible.
Travelers passing through Dubai, Jeddah, Dammam, and Cairo are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates on their flight status and to plan accordingly, as further changes remain a possibility. As the situation develops, airlines are expected to release more details regarding affected passengers and any potential causes behind the disruption.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights:
Sometimes it’s not immediately clear whether your flight qualifies for compensation. When the cause of the delay or cancellation is uncertain, the following general rights still apply.
Your right to care, rebooking, or refund is always guaranteed under EC 261, UK 261, ANAC 400, SHY-PASSENGER, GACA, and the Montreal Convention.
Whether you qualify for monetary compensation depends on the reason for the disruption — this can take time for authorities or the airline to confirm.
Causes like technical faults, crew issues, or operational errors usually make your flight eligible.
However, weather conditions, security threats, or air-traffic restrictions often fall under extraordinary circumstances, which may exempt airlines from paying compensation.
Tip: Keep all travel documents and receipts. You may later prove that your case qualifies for compensation.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a new flight or a refund.
Care and assistance
If your flight is delayed by more than two to four hours, your airline must provide food and drink vouchers.
Accommodation
For overnight delays, airlines must provide hotel stays and transfers, regardless of whether compensation applies.
Communication
You have the right to two phone calls or emails during extended waiting times.
Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Other
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
319
Status:
Current disruption
Airlines affected:
Royal Jordanian, Flydubai, Saudia
Airports affected:
Dubai, Jeddah, Dammam, Cairo
Checked by:
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated:
October 15, 2025