US embassy in Iraq hit by drone strikes as UAE reopens airspace after missile threats from Iran
How is air travel being affected by the war in Iran?published at 23:00 GMT 16 March
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Air travel remains disrupted, with the US-Israel war in Iran forcing the closure of major transport hubs. Here’s how some airlines have been impacted:
Emirates: The UAE airline was gradually resuming flights to some destinations, authorities said, after a fire caused by a drone near the airport forced the temporary suspension of flights. However early on Tuesday morning, the UAE announced that it was temporarily closing its airspace as an “exceptional precautionary measure”. How this will affect flights is currently unclear.
Etihad Airways: The UAE carrier said it was operating a limited schedule of flights between Abu Dhabi and other destinations, however with the UAE’s announcement of a temporary airspace closure, it is unclear how flights may be affected.
Oman Air: Flights to and from certain destinations, including Dubai, Doha and Bahrain are cancelled until March 31.
Qatar Airways: The airline announced that flights were still suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, but a revised limited number of flights will resume from 18-28 March.
Turkish Airlines: Flights have been listed as cancelled from various destinations in the Middle East including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Meanwhile, a number of airlines including Air Canada, Delta, and Wizz Air have suspended flights to Tel Aviv until later in March.
If you’re due to travel, the advice is to check with your airline to make sure your flight hasn’t been amended or cancelled.
