British Airways restarts daily London-Dubai flights after eight-month suspension

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British Airways has restored its London Heathrow-Dubai service after an eight-month suspension. The National reports that flight BA105 left Heathrow at 8:08 p.m. local time on Tuesday, November 3, and reached Dubai at 7:33 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4. The corresponding BA104 service departed Dubai on Wednesday and was scheduled to arrive in London later that day.

The airline is initially operating one flight a day on the route during the winter schedule, with plans to raise that to twice daily in summer 2027. BA had first planned to restart the Dubai service on October 25 before moving the date to November 3. Its Abu Dhabi flights remain suspended, with a return not expected until the winter 2027-2028 season.

For travellers, the restart restores a direct option between two major hubs, but it should not be read as a region-wide return to normal. The National's update notes that other airlines are still adjusting or delaying UAE services, with some suspensions extending into 2027. Passengers should check their booking and airline status before travelling because schedules can change.