Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, will shut down, following the UAE's measures to suspend all passenger flights from Wednesday (25), for two weeks. The move is designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by air travel and will primarily affect Dubai International Airport. “As per the latest UAE government directive, Emirates will temporarily suspend all passenger flights for two weeks from March 25, 2020. These measures are in place for the protection of communities against the spread of Covid-19, and we are in full support,” an Emirates Airline representative told The National. “We look forward to resuming passenger services as soon as feasible. Affected customers should visit emirates.com for more information on rebooking, or contact their travel agents for assistance.” Emirates passengers do not need to contact the airline Emirates’ website advises passengers who had flights booked with the airline for travel within the next two weeks not to contact the airline to cancel bookings. “You don’t currently need to call us to cancel your booking as we will not charge no-show fees,” the statement on the site states. “Please, however, complete the travel voucher request form to re-book your flight later.” The airline will continue to operate freighter flights. Flights will also be grounded at Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, Abu Dhabi International Airport and Sharjah Airport. Etihad Airways has its base at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Air Arabia primarily operates from Sharjah. Cargo and emergency evacuation flights will still operate. “Additional examination and isolation arrangements will be taken later, should flights resume, in order to ensure the safety of passengers, air crews, and airport personnel and their protection from infection risks,” the CGAA said. The National has contacted Etihad Airways and flydubai for comment on the announcement. The UAE’s civil aviation regulator had already suspended passenger flights to several destinations to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The news comes less than 24 hours after Emirates announced it was grounding most flights. At this time of uncertainty, the GCAA also said its decision would be subject to reassessment.