Hundreds of Flights Cancelled as Middle East Airspace Crisis Grows
A major travel disruption is unfolding across global aviation after escalating tensions forced several countries in the Middle East to close parts of their airspace.
Airlines began suspending or rerouting flights as a safety measure, causing widespread cancellations and delays.
Major carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air France, KLM and Flydubai temporarily halted services to several destinations.
Flights to cities such as Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh and Erbil were among those affected as airlines avoided flying through unstable airspace.
Countries impacted by the airspace restrictions include Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Syria.
More than 11,000 flights have reportedly been disrupted worldwide, affecting over a million travelers.
Major airport hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have seen thousands of stranded passengers.
The disruption has also reached Entebbe International Airport, where several Middle East bound flights were cancelled or forced to return after airspace closures.
Aviation experts say airlines will likely resume normal operations only after the regional security situation improves.
