Emirates halts check-in for connections, UL cancels flights to Dubai

• Passengers bound for Dubai are advised to check the status of their flights, given the volatile situation. Those whose flights are scheduled after the specified time will only be accepted for check-in at their departure points

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

In light of the adverse weather conditions at Dubai International Airport, SriLankan Airlines (UL) faces flight cancellations to the UAE hub, sources said.   

According to reliable sources, Flight UL225, slated for departure to Dubai at 18:25 yesterday (April 19), was grounded due to turbulent weather.   

Further, a previous UL flight bound for Dubai had to be re-routed on Thursday (April 18), while another scheduled for departure on April 17 met the same fate.   

In parallel, Emirates, the flagship carrier of Dubai, has temporarily halted all check-ins for passengers with connecting flights due to the ongoing operational challenges at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which is still grappling with the aftermath of a recent severe storm.   

“Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers in our network with onward connections through Dubai until 23:59 hrs GMT, April 19 (03:59 hrs Dubai time, April 20),” the airline announced via social media.   
Passengers bound for Dubai are advised to check the status of their flights, given the volatile situation. Those whose flights are scheduled after the specified time will only be accepted for check-in at their departure points.