Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International handled over 6 million passengers, 32,000 aircraft movements, and 213,000 metric tons of cargo during nearly two months of regional disruptions starting February 28, 2026. UAE authorities and airport CEO Paul Griffiths stated on May 4 that air traffic has returned to normal and capacity is increasing amid strong demand. Passenger numbers dropped significantly in March, with Q1 2026 totals at 18.6 million compared to 23.4 million the previous year.