Several major international airlines have temporarily suspended flights to and from the Middle East amid ongoing airspace closures in the region, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers.Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai until 1500 hrs UAE time on Monday, March 2.
Qatar Airways has also suspended all flights on March 2 due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline has stated that operations will resume only once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms the safe reopening of its airspace. A further update is scheduled for March 2 at 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC). Passengers are being advised to monitor flight updates via Qatar Airways’ website or the mobile app.
Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 0200 UAE time on March 2, citing ongoing airspace restrictions.
Also Read: India advises foreign nationals on visa and stay amid West Asia tensionsThe temporary suspension of flights comes in the wake of widespread airspace closures across the Middle East, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Muscat, Jeddah, and Kuwait. These closures have prompted both foreign and Indian carriers to adjust their schedules. Indian airlines have cancelled several flights to the Gulf and Europe, including services operated by Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India Express.Airlines have described the suspensions as precautionary measures aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers and crew while the airspace remains restricted. Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to stay in contact with their respective airlines for updates on alternative travel options, refunds, and rescheduling.Authorities and airlines are closely monitoring the situation and have urged travellers to stay updated with official notifications before planning any travel to or through the affected regions.Catch the latest updates with CNBC-TV18.com’s live blog
