UAE airspace partially closed after the US and Israel launch an attack on Iran

"The General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the measure on Saturday morning, describing it as an exceptional precaution designed to protect civilian aircraft, flight crews and passengers. The announcement follows a rapid deterioration in regional security in the early hours of Saturday 28 February, after the United States and Israel confirmed the launch of coordinated strikes on targets in Iran."

"The UAE's move comes alongside full airspace closures in Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Israel, severely restricting one of the world's busiest aviation corridors linking Europe, Asia and Australasia. Airports, including Dubai International and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, remain operational for ground services, however flight schedules are described as highly fluid."

"Major Gulf airlines, including Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, are adjusting flight paths to avoid active conflict zones. Rerouting options include corridors over Saudi Arabia and longer northern tracks via Central Asia, increasing flight times and operational complexity."

The UAE implemented a temporary partial airspace closure following rapid regional security deterioration on February 28, after coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Iran responded with two waves of retaliatory drone and missile attacks. Full airspace closures in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel severely restricted one of the world's busiest aviation corridors. Dubai International and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport remained operational for ground services with highly fluid flight schedules. Major Gulf airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways adjusted flight paths, rerouting over Saudi Arabia and Central Asia, increasing flight times and operational complexity. The disruption coincided with peak travel to ITB Berlin, affecting thousands of delegates.

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