Emirates has announced that passengers transiting through Dubai en route to Beirut, Lebanon, will not be permitted to travel on August 1 and 2. However, those beginning their journey in either Dubai or Beirut will still be able to fly. This update comes in the context of the current instability caused by the tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Earlier today, an Emirates flight to Beirut, initially scheduled for a 7.30am departure, was cancelled due to "operational reasons," according to an Emirates spokesperson.