"Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar closed their airspace on Saturday. Airspace in southern Syria was also closed. Planes that were en route to cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai early Saturday were diverted or returned to where they took off from."
"Dubai's airport operator said flights were halted indefinitely at Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest airport for international flights, and the Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport on the Gulf city's outskirts. The closure is likely to have significant ripple effects not only for Dubai-based Emirates but for many other airlines that fly in and out of the city."
"Virgin Atlantic canceled its flight from Heathrow Airport in London to Dubai and said it would avoid flying over Iraq, meaning flights to and from India, the Maldives and Riyadh could take slightly longer. The airline already was not flying over Iran. Virgin Atlantic said all flights would carry appropriate fuel in case they need to reroute on short notice."
Following U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran, multiple countries closed their airspace on Saturday, including Israel, the UAE, Qatar, and southern Syria. Major airports like Dubai International Airport and Doha halted operations indefinitely. Airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, and United Airlines canceled or diverted flights to affected destinations. Some carriers suspended operations to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and Lebanon entirely. Airlines implemented rerouting measures to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace, requiring additional fuel reserves. The closures created significant disruptions for international travel, affecting both regional and long-haul routes, with passengers advised to verify flight status before traveling.
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