Dubai-based Emirates has suspended all flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando as Hurricane Irma makes its way to Florida.

Fort Lauderdale Flights have been cancelled till September 10 and Orlando flights from September 9 to 11, the airline said in an advisory on its website.

"We are monitoring the situation closely, and aim to give customers as much notice as possible if there are any further changes to our operations," the carrier said.

Affected flyers have been advised to get in touch with their travel agents or respective Emirates call centres for assistance, ticket rebooking and cancellation, as well as to check the status of their flight. -  TradeArabia News Service