Emirates Airlines on Wednesday announced that all scheduled flights to and from Dubai will remain suspended until March 7 due to ongoing airspace closures across the region amid the escalated West Asia conflict.
Israel will open its airspace on the night between March 4 and March 5, resuming limited flights from Ben Gurion Airport to safely evacuate Israeli's stuck in the Gulf region.
US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said in a post on X, "I'm deeply saddened by the loss and injury of our Soldiers from the recent Iranian attacks on U.S. Army forces in the Middle East. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to all those impacted by these recent attacks."
Sindhu, who was supposed to feature in the All England Open competition in Birmingham starting from Tuesday, was stuck in Dubai following a crisis which started due to a sharp escalation in West Asia after Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and nucl
The airline has begun restoring services to destinations including Athens, Muscat, Jeddah, and Madinah. It also indicated that additional repatriation flights to the United Arab Emirates will be operated, subject to slot availability and regulatory permits.
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following military strikes involving the US, Israel, and Iran, thousands of citizens have found themselves caught in a massive aviation standstill. The situation remains fluid as major hubs like Hamad International (Doha) and Dubai Int
As the airspace in the UAE's Dubai partially opened up amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Indian citizens arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday and recounted the panic and financial impact of flight cancellations.
With the ongoing war in the Middle East leading to widespread airspace closures, flight operations in the region have dropped to almost nil, impacting air travel between India and Gulf destinations, airport authorities said on Tuesday.
Currently, the West Indies team is accommodated safely in India, and the board said it is closely monitoring the situation. Fans and stakeholders are being kept informed as confirmed travel plans are finalised.