Recent escalated conflicts in the Middle East resulted in significant airspace closures, causing over 160 flight diversions, notably affecting Qantas flights from Australia. A flight from Perth to Paris returned after 15 hours in the air due to closed airspace and heightened congestion. This follows Iran's missile strikes on a US base in Qatar, prompting closures from several countries, including Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Airlines like Qantas and Air India have had to adapt by ceasing regional operations. Major carriers continue to link critical global hubs in this increasingly congested airspace.
A Qantas flight that returned to Australia after 15 hours in the air was one of over 160 diversions following Iran's strike on a US air base in Qatar.
In a statement on X, the airline cited "additional airspace closures and congestion through the Middle East" as a reason for the diversions of flights.
Qatar closed its airspace shortly before Iran launched missiles toward the Al Udeid Air Base, in retaliation for the US bombing some of its nuclear facilities.
Meanwhile, carriers in the region, such as Qatar Airways and Emirates, operate huge hubs that connect passengers across the globe, with Dubai being the world's busiest airport.
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