GCAA says UAE–Algeria flights to continue during notice period

The GCAA said it is coordinating with all relevant entities through official channels and handling the matter within established legal and diplomatic frameworks

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February 9, 2026

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The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that flight operations between the UAE and Algeria will continue as normal, despite Algeria's notification to cease their Air Services Agreement. The GCAA stated this notification falls within international agreement mechanisms and has no immediate impact on air traffic, with the agreement remaining in force during the notice period.

Key points

UAE-Algeria flights continue despite Algeria's notice to end air services agreement.
GCAA confirms agreement remains in force during legally mandated notice period.
UAE aviation authority is handling the situation through official and diplomatic channels.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has said that flight operations between the UAE and Algeria will continue following notification from the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria regarding the cessation of the Air Services Agreement between the two countries.

In a statement, the GCAA said the notification “falls within the mechanisms stipulated under international agreement frameworks” and does not result in any immediate impact on air traffic operations.

GCAA responds to Algeria air services notification

The authority confirmed in a statement that the agreement remains in force during the legally mandated notice period, and that flights between the two countries will continue as normal.

The GCAA said it is coordinating with all relevant entities through official channels and handling the matter within established legal and diplomatic frameworks.

It added that it is addressing the developments “with responsibility and professionalism, in accordance with established legal and diplomatic frameworks.”