US Edition
Air Canada, WestJet Offer Free Changes During the Airspace Closure in the Middle East
Flights suspended due to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and regional airspace closures have disrupted travel across key Middle East hubs, with waivers and refunds offered through mid-March.
- On March 3, Emirates and Etihad Airways suspended flights in the UAE, with Emirates halting Dubai until 1500 hours UAE and Etihad pausing Abu Dhabi until 2 p.m. UAE, amid regional airspace closures.
- Following the joint attack called Operation Epic Fury, airlines cited regional airspace closures, leading to widespread service suspensions.
- Major U.S. carriers suspended scheduled flights as United Airlines canceled U.S. service to Dubai through March 4 and to Tel Aviv through March 6, while Delta Air Lines canceled JFK–Tel Aviv flights through March 8 and return flights through March 9.
- Emirates offers customers booked to travel before or on March 5, 2026, the option to rebook on or before April 15, 2026, or request a full refund, with fare difference waivers for rebookings before April 15, 2026.
- Passengers are urged to check flight status as Emirates said limited repatriation and cargo flights may operate, subject to UAE authorities' approvals.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Several airlines have announced flight cancellations due to the security situation in some parts of the Middle East due to the ongoing unrest there.
What to do if my Middle East flight is cancelled? #travel
Steps to take immediately and what to expect next Start by contacting the airline as soon as you learn of a cancellation. Airlines operating through the affected Middle East hubs have been prioritizing repatriation flights and offering limited rebooking or refunds; however, options vary ...
Fox Business
The New York LedgerAirlines cancel flights, issue travel waivers over Middle East unrest
Unrest in the Middle East is crippling global air travel and disrupting flight schedules for many carriers, leaving passengers stranded at airports abroad.Airlines across the world canceled flights after Israel and the U.S. launched a joint attack on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.Emirates temporarily suspended operations to and from Dubai due to the unrest in the region. It said it will resume operations of a "limited number" later on Mond…
Airlines suspend flights to Middle East; IndiGo, Akasa, Qatar Airways, Emirates announce travel waivers and refunds
Major airlines including IndiGo, Akasa Air, Qatar Airways and Emirates have suspended or extended suspension of flights to and from Middle Eastern destinations amid ongoing regional tensions, offering passengers full flexibility with waivers and refunds.
The U.S. Issues Travel Warnings for 14 Middle East Countries, Urges Americans to Leave
On February 28, U.S. and Israeli forces launched missile strikes on Iran, which retaliated with its own missile and drone attacks on U.S. and civilian targets in several countries in the Gulf Region, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Oman. The conflict is ongoing, and has upended air traffic throughout the Gulf Region. Airspace in Qatar and the UAE quickly closed, cancelling some 11,000 flights over the weekend and im…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
