DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest airport for international passengers, marked a significant milestone on April 9, 2026, as it continued its strong recovery with expanded flight schedules and near-normal operations following months of disruptions caused by regional Middle East tensions.

After a series of airspace closures, drone-related incidents and temporary suspensions between late February and mid-March 2026, DXB has progressively resumed services. On April 9, the airport operated with its highest daily flight numbers in recent weeks, with Emirates and flydubai together scheduling over 220 passenger flights. Officials described the day as a key step toward full restoration, with many international carriers gradually returning to pre-crisis routes.

The recovery follows a challenging period triggered by escalating Iran-Israel conflicts that led to airspace restrictions across the Gulf, a drone strike near a fuel tank in early March that briefly halted operations, and subsequent precautionary closures. Flights were gradually reinstated starting in mid-March, initially on a limited basis to selected destinations, before expanding through April.

As of April 9, DXB is fully open across its three terminals with no new security incidents reported. Emirates has restored service to approximately 125 destinations, representing about 70-80% of its normal network, while flydubai operates a growing schedule.........

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