And in the days following the escalatory U.S. strikes, more and more carriers canceled flights, particularly in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, which sit just across the Persian Gulf from Iran.

Dubai: Emirates has extended the suspension of passenger flights between Dubai and several Middle Eastern destinations due to ongoing regional instability. The airline confirmed that flights to ...

Etihad Airways, the other of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, suspended all flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv through 15 July, and also announced several regional flight ...

Emirates suspended all flights to Iran and Iraq, including those serving Baghdad and Basra, until and including Monday 30 June 2025. An unspecified number of other Emirates flights were rerouted ...

Mideast is worst affected The Middle East carriers were severely affected with cancellations and delays this week. Qatar Airways said its flights were suspended because of Monday’s closure of air ...