Airlines suspend temporarily flights to Qatar and U.A.E. airports
In response to deteriorating security situation across parts of the Middle East, major international and regional airlines have announced flight suspensions, rerouting measures, and operational adjustments affecting dozens of destinations in the region.
The latest wave of disruptions follows a series of military escalations involving U.S. and Iranian forces, resulting in airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Gulf, as well as growing concerns over drone and missile threats.
Although Abu Dhabi, Bahrein, Doha, Dubai and Kuwait airports reopened to traffic after closing for a couple of hours following an attack from Iran on a US military base in Qatar, airports’ authorities announce delays and further flight cancellations today and probably again tomorrow.
International airlines
Several global carriers have meanwhile temporarily suspended services to the Middle East or rerouted flights to avoid conflict zones.
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Air France has suspended flights to Tel Aviv (until July 14), Riyadh, and Beirut (until June 25).
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British Airways has cancelled some flights to Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, and Riyadh. The airline is resuming services to Qatar and the UAE today. Iberia suspended its flights to Doha but is due to resume its frequencies today as well.
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Lufthansa Group, including Swiss, Austrian, and ITA, has suspended flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, and other regional hubs until the end of June.
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Singapore Airlines has cancelled services to Dubai through June 25.
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Finnair has suspended flights to Doha until June 30.
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Qantas and Virgin Australia have rerouted flights via alternative stopovers or returned aircraft mid-flight.
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Air India has suspended all operations through Middle Eastern corridors affecting services to North America and Europe.
- Singapore Airlines stops flying to Dubai until at least June 25.
- American Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines have either suspended operations mostly to Doha and Dubai.
Middle East carriers
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Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Flydubai have suspended or rerouted flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and Qatar. Significant delays are expected throughout the day at Abu Dhabi and Dubai international airports.
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Qatar Airways has halted flights to multiple regional destinations and continues to adjust its network.
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Air Arabia and Kuwait Airways have scaled back operations.
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Pakistan International Airlines has suspended flights to several Gulf cities.
Airlines are advising passengers to check the status of their flights and take advantage of flexible re-booking options. Routes that continue to operate may experience longer travel times due to detours around affected airspace.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and relevant civil aviation authorities are in active coordination with carriers to assess risk levels and restore normal operations when safe. The situation remains however fluid, with last-minute decisions taken by airlines.
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