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Emirates mulls offering insurance to passengers travelling to or through Dubai

Airlines
Jennifer Morris
12 June 2026

Emirates’ president Sir Tim Clark is considering offering “reasonably priced” insurance to customers willing to travel to or through Dubai, according to the Financial Times. 

The United Arab Emirates has opened 'safe air corridors'
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The UK government continues to advise against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (Credit: iStock / Nigel Harris)

It comes as the UK government continues to advise against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The advice means travellers cannot generally get cover for visiting the UAE, and the FCDO also clearly states that travel insurance could be invalidated if individuals travel against its advice.

In an interview with the Financial Times, Sir Tim said Emirates would offer to fly people home, using other airlines if neccessary, to reassure travellers fearful of becoming stranded if the conflict restarts.