Kenya Airways has temporarily suspended flights to the United Arab Emirates following the closure of UAE airspace.

The airline confirmed that flights to Dubai and Sharjah, including KQ310, KQ311, KQ304, KQ305, as well as freighter services, have been cancelled.

In a statement, the national carrier said the suspension is “for the safety of our customers and crew” and apologised for the inconvenience caused.

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“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding,” Kenya Airways noted.

The airline added that it is directly engaging with affected passengers and will provide the necessary assistance.

Kenya Airways described the situation as “developing” and promised to share updates as soon as new information becomes available.

Customers have been urged to monitor the airline’s website or mobile app for the latest flight information, or to contact the Customer Excellence Team via phone at +254 711 024 747, WhatsApp at +254 705 474 747, or on X at @KQSuport.

The airline reassured passengers that it is closely following developments in the UAE and will resume operations once it is safe to do so.