Flydubai extends Beirut flight cancellations

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Flydubai has extended its flight cancellations from Dubai International to Beirut International Airport due to the ongoing developments in the region.

On Monday a flydubai spokesperson confirmed: "Due to the ongoing developments, flydubai flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Beirut International Airport (BEY) have been suspended until October 31. We continue to monitor the situation closely and amend our flight schedule accordingly.

"Passengers with existing bookings will be contacted regarding their rebooking or refund options. Passengers are also advised to contact the flydubai Contact Centre in Dubai on (+971) 600 54 44 45, the flydubai travel shop or their respective travel agent. The safety of our passengers and cabin crew remains our top priority. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our passengers’ travel schedules due to the current situation."

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