Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries have severely disrupted flight operations, forcing major international airlines to cancel or suspend services.
Abu Dhabi’s national carrier, Etihad Airways, announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi will remain cancelled until Monday due to the prevailing regional situation.
Similarly, Qatar Airways said its flight operations remain suspended owing to the closure of Qatar’s airspace. The airline stated that operations would resume only after clearance from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. Further updates are expected to be issued at 9am Doha local time on Monday.
Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, also confirmed that its flight operations will remain suspended until 12 midnight on Monday.
Meanwhile, Dubai-based Emirates said that all flights to and from Dubai have been postponed until 3pm on March 1.
Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, confirmed the cancellation of multiple flights due to regional airspace closures.
Likewise, Air Arabia said in its advisory that all flights to and from the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled in view of the evolving regional situation.
Airlines have advised passengers to check the status of their flights through official websites before heading to airports to avoid inconvenience.
