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Sri Lankan workers resume departure for Israel jobs after airspace ...
Sri Lankan workers bound for Israel have resumed departures following the reopening of Israeli airspace, which had been temporarily closed due to unrest in the Middle East. ..
Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: the latest updates as Iran ...
Despite the US and Iran's extended ceasefire agreement, the UAE received 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drone attacks on Monday, 4 May, the first attacks in almost a month. As a result, there were a small number of cancellations and delays as aircraft had to be rerouted, with FlightRadar24 reporting several flights were diverted to Muscat, while others landed in Dubai after circling over Saudi Arabia until it was safe to descend.The attacks come just days after the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority had announced the full resumption of air traffic, lifting all remaining restrictions on the country's airspace. Currently, the disruption from the new attacks has been limited, but the situation remains fluid as the regional tensions remain in play.The UAE's airspace has been partially open since early March, and flights have been operating through controlled aviation corridors, meaning reduced schedules and longer flight times. Several other countries in the Middle East have partially reopened their airspace since the temporary ceasefire was announced, including Bahrain and Kuwait. All countries affected by the conflict are now resuming flights.While there are still missile threats going on, many travellers will still have questions about Dubai and Middle East flight disruption, as the US and Iran have failed to reach an agreement to permanently end the war. And with the US currently carrying out a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, the situation remains unclear.Emirates is currently flying to more than 137 destinations worldwide, while Etihad is serving more than 80. Qatar Airways says it plans to fly to 150 destinations by mid-June.However, many regional airlines are warning passengers that schedules could still change at short notice, and several international airlines have adjusted their schedules, suspending routes to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and parts of the Middle East for weeks to come.Here’s what travellers with Middle East flights booked need to know right now.This article was updated with the latest information on Wednesday, 6 May 2026Which airlines are operating in the Middle East?All airlines with flights into airports with restricted airspace are currently operating with reduced and limited schedules, including routes headed for Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport, Bahrain International Airport, Doha's Hamad International Airport, Kuwait International Airport, Tehran's Imam Khomeini Interna...
Middle East Escalation Disrupts Global Ocean and Air Freight Networks
Cambodia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan are heavily impacted by the ongoing Middle East conflict on both FEWB and TPEB trade lanes. General cargo rates for these countries have increased more than $1/kg since last Friday. Fuel surcharges are undergoing frequent adjustments to account for longer flight paths.
Airspace Disruption Grounds Flights as Middle‑East Tensions Escalate
Commercial carriers are suspending flights across Middle‑Eastern airspace following the US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, with empty skies appearing over Iran, Iraq, Syria and Israel as airlines divert or cancel services. Singapore Airlines described the situation as "fluid", cancelling its Singapore-Dubai service after a security review, while British Airways and Air France ...
