- Severe flight disruption is ongoing across the Middle East following air strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, and subsequent retaliatory attacks on neighbouring Gulf states.
- Major hubs, including Dubai International Airport, were forced to close, leading to the virtual emptying of airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE, and Qatar.
- Tens of thousands of travellers have been stranded, with approximately 4,000 flights cancelled daily, and major carriers like Emirates, British Airways, and US airlines suspending services.
- US Central Command reported that the Iranian Regime has actively targeted civilian locations, including airports and hotels, in over a dozen sites across the region.
- While some limited flights have resumed from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, widespread disruption is expected to continue for days or weeks due to rerouting, knock-on delays, and aircraft and crew being out of position.
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