Dubai International Airport Resumes Regular Operations After Historic Storm, CEO Reports
Dubai International Airport resumed regular flight operations on Monday after the heaviest rainfall in the UAE in 75 years caused disruptions, with about 1,400 flights now operating daily.
Roads around the airport were cleared, and manpower, logistics, and facilities were back to normal.
Over 2,100 flights were canceled or diverted, requiring close collaboration with airlines and service providers to restore schedules.
Dubai Airports and its employees, along with airline partners, government agencies, commercial partners, and service partners, worked tirelessly during the past week to keep operations running and assist guests despite challenging adverse weather conditions.
The welfare of passengers was prioritized, and over 75,000 food packs were successfully provided to those stranded at Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports after initial difficulties in delivering supplies due to flooded roads.
The text is a statement from an unnamed airport executive named Griffiths regarding ongoing challenges at the airport, specifically a baggage backlog.
He acknowledges the need for continued collaboration with service partners to address the issue and thanks guests for their patience.
Additionally, Griffiths expresses sympathy for the communities and businesses affected by heavy rainfall in the UAE and mentions the airport's efforts to support its own employees impacted by the weather.