By Juliet Akosua Danquah
Air services connecting Ghana’s capital to a major United Arab Emirates hub have been suspended amid intensifying regional instability, following reported explosions in Iraq and subsequent military responses across the area.
Data obtained from aviation monitoring websites confirms that Emirates voyage EK 788, which was set to depart Kotoka International Airport (ACC) at 19:15 GMT on Saturday, 28 February 2026, will not proceed. This particular journey, originally slated for a 06:50 local time (+04) arrival at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on the morning of Sunday, 1 March 2026, has been officially scrapped.
Current flight logs now display the trip as no longer running according to the original timetable, with departure gate details also removed from the system.
This halt in service arises from elevated security anxieties throughout the Middle Eastern region. Neighbouring nations such as Qatar and Kuwait have reportedly restricted access to their skies following this newest cycle of armed engagement and reciprocal strikes. The alleged blocking of essential flight pathways has significantly interfered with standard commercial airline operations, compelling carriers to cancel journeys or completely alter flight routes.
Dubai functions as a critical connection point for numerous passengers originating from Ghana whose final destinations lie across Asia, Europe, and North America. Consequently, this aviation interruption will likely create significant difficulties for those with onward itineraries passing through the Emirates.
