The biggest development on Tuesday came from Air France, which has temporarily suspended flights to Dubai and Riyadh while extending its suspension of services to Beirut, citing the evolving security situation in the Middle East.The airline said flights to and from Dubai International Airport (DXB) will remain suspended until July 27, with departures from Dubai cancelled until July 28. Flights to Riyadh are suspended until July 24, with departures from the Saudi capital affected until July 25. Services to Beirut will remain suspended until August 2.Air France said passengers affected by the disruption are being contacted directly and may cancel or postpone their journeys without additional charges, even if their flights have not been cancelled. The airline said it continues to monitor the geopolitical situation and regional airspace restrictions before deciding when services can safely resume.Latest updates Air France fights to Middle East Air France flights between Paris and Riyadh are suspended until July 24.Departures from Riyadh are affected until July 25.Beirut suspension extendedAir France has extended the suspension of flights to and from Beirut until August 2.Dubai International Airport operating normallyDespite Air France's suspension, Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains fully operational.Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said the airport is operating at "pretty much full capacity."More than six million passengers have travelled through Dubai since the regional conflict began.Passenger traffic remains strong as international airlines gradually restore services.Etihad extends Kuwait cancellationsEtihad Airways has cancelled the following services due to operational reasons:EY653 Abu Dhabi–KuwaitEY654 Kuwait–Abu DhabiThese cancellations have now been extended until July 24.Bahrain flights cancelledEtihad has also cancelled selected Bahrain services:July 21EY641EY642EY647EY648July 23EY647EY648Passengers are advised to ensure their contact details are updated on Etihad's website to receive the latest notifications.flydubai updateflydubai has cancelled:FZ023Emirates codeshare EK2016Both services are scheduled between Dubai and Bahrain.US issues worldwide travel alertThe US State Department has issued a worldwide caution for American citizens.It warned that:The security situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable.Travellers should exercise increased caution.Americans should reconsider travel to and through parts of the region due to the risk of further escalation.Why some foreign airlines have not returnedAccording to Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths:Dubai Airport itself is operating normally.Some European airlines are still affected by government travel advisories.Insurance requirements have also delayed the return of certain carriers.Airlines continue using alternative flight paths through Saudi Arabia and southern air corridors to avoid restricted airspace.EmiratesDubai-Kuwait flights EK853, EK855, EK857 and EK859 have been cancelled on July 21. Return flights EK854, EK856, EK858 and EK860 from Kuwait to Dubai have also been cancelled.Air ArabiaFollowing services have been cancelled: Sharjah to Kuwait: G9068, G9124Abu Dhabi to Kuwait: 3L020International airlines: UAE flight suspensions and changesSeveral international airlines have adjusted UAE schedules because of regional security concerns and airspace restrictions.Passengers with bookings on affected airlines should check directly with carriers for refund, rebooking or travel waiver options.Why flights are taking longer or being cancelledDue to airspace restrictions and security concerns in parts of the region, some international flights are being rerouted.Travellers may experience:Longer flight times: Some routes may take an additional 1–3 hours due to detours.Flight cancellations: Airlines may adjust schedules based on safety assessments.Longer connection times: Increased traffic at alternative airports can affect layovers.Possible baggage delays: Route changes may impact baggage transfers.Before you travel todayPassengers are advised to:Check their flight status directly with their airline.Monitor SMS and email updates from their carrier.Leave extra time to reach the airport.Review the latest travel advisories if flying to destinations across the Gulf or the wider Middle East.While the vast majority of flights from the UAE continue to operate, airlines say schedules remain subject to change as they continue to monitor the evolving regional security situation.