More Dubai flights hit by Hurricane Dorian

Tuesday, 3 September 2019 12:25

A passenger looks at the flight board at Fort Lauderdale Airport on September 2, 2019. [MICHELE EVE SANDBERG/ AFP]

Hurricane Dorian is continuing to cause travel disruptions between the UAE and Florida.

It’s forced Emirates Airline to cancel services to and from the US state.

Flight EK 213 from Dubai to Fort Lauderdale, and the return service EK 214 have been cancelled for Tuesday.

In a statement posted on its website, the airline said it has also cancelled flights EK 219 and 220 between Dubai and Orlando on Wednesday.

Affected passengers have the option to rebook on other dates. They are being advised to contact their travel agents or booking offices to confirm the changes.

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