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Paris

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Milan

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Düsseldorf

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Manchester

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Hamburg

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Boston

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Madrid

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Barcelona

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Fort Lauderdale

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Jacksonville

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Miami

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Brussels

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Santiago De Compostela

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Tenerife

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Santa Cruz De La Palma

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Malaga

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Delays and Cancellations

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Middle East airspace closures trigger widespread flight cancellations and suspensions

Airlines canceled, suspended, or diverted flights after multiple Middle Eastern countries closed airspace following strikes on Iran starting 28 February 2026. Dubai International Airport halted operations, with significant disruption also reported in Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Riyadh. Daily cancellations ran into the hundreds and thousands, with high rates in Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE. Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad were among the most affected carriers. Limited services began to resume by 3–4 March, while many routes remain paused and rebooking and refund options are in place.

Matteo FlorisMar 4, 2026

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Air France extends suspension of Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh flights to 5 March

Air France has prolonged its suspension of services to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh through 5 March 2026 due to security concerns and widespread Middle Eastern airspace restrictions. The airline first halted these routes on 1 March 2026 following sudden airspace closures and is acting in coordination with French and European aviation authorities. Advisories from DGAC and EASA include avoiding Tehran and Baghdad FIRs and exercising caution in Damascus, Beirut and Tel Aviv FIRs. KLM separately paused Dammam, Dubai and Riyadh until 9 March.

Matteo FlorisMar 4, 2026

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Gulf hub closures disrupt Asia–Europe travel as airlines reroute and fares rise

Closures affecting transit through Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi are disrupting Asia–Europe travel. Airlines are rerouting services, demand has shifted to alternative hubs, and economy fares have risen markedly. Gulf carriers face operational paralysis, while Singapore Airlines has adjusted schedules. Seat availability on routes such as Hong Kong–London and Sydney–London is extremely limited, with prices far above recent norms. Rebooking activity has jumped as travelers seek alternatives via China, Singapore or Turkey.

Matteo FlorisMar 4, 2026

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Dhaka airport cancels 27 flights amid Middle East airspace closures

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka canceled 27 flights as of 11:45 a.m. on March 1, 2026, following temporary airspace closures by Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai, and Qatar. The disruption left hundreds of passengers, including migrant workers, business travelers, Umrah pilgrims, and transit passengers, stranded in Dhaka.

Matteo FlorisMar 4, 2026

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Southeast Asian hubs absorb traffic amid Middle East flight shutdowns

Airspace shutdowns over several Middle Eastern countries have led to halted or canceled Europe–Asia services, with airlines diverting traffic via Southeast Asia. Changi, Suvarnabhumi, and Kuala Lumpur International are absorbing rerouted flows. Carriers including Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot are adjusting capacity, with some Gulf-bound services canceled or altered. Higher fuel and operating costs are pushing short-term fare increases. Travelers on Europe–Asia itineraries may be rebooked through Singapore or Bangkok rather than traditional Gulf hubs.

Matteo FlorisMar 4, 2026

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UAE flight operations restart in phases; Etihad and Air Arabia extend suspensions

UAE airports are restoring flights in stages after regional airspace disruptions. Limited services resumed on March 2 at Dubai (DXB, DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH), with Sharjah also restarting on a limited schedule. Etihad has suspended all scheduled flights until 2:00 p.m. UAE time on March 4, and Air Arabia has paused all UAE flights until 3:00 p.m. the same day, with certain routes halted until March 5. Around 357 flights were canceled on Monday. Travelers are advised to go to airports only if contacted by their airline.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Airspace closures prompt China Southern cancellations, widespread rerouting

Airspace closures across Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, parts of the UAE and Saudi Arabia are disrupting global flight corridors. China Southern and other carriers have canceled or rerouted flights, with mainland Chinese airlines canceling about 26.5% of Middle East services from 2–8 March. Hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have cut or suspended operations, leading to missed connections and stranded passengers across multiple countries. Chinese airlines are offering fee‑free refunds, rebooking and rerouting while prioritizing safety and operational continuity.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Cancellations

Limited UAE flights resume after Gulf-wide cancellations

A small number of flights have restarted in the United Arab Emirates following a full suspension linked to regional conflict and airspace closures. Etihad, Emirates and Flydubai operated limited services while most schedules stayed canceled. Over 2,000 flights were grounded across seven Gulf airports, with more than 80% of Dubai flights and over half of Abu Dhabi flights canceled. Etihad ran at least 15 Abu Dhabi departures and said scheduled services remain halted until 2 pm on Wednesday, 4 March. Emirates and Flydubai also operated select departures and arrivals.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Cancellations

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Over 9,500 Middle East flights canceled as hubs close

More than 9,500 flights have been canceled in the Middle East as major hubs shut down. The disruption involves widespread cancellations, with no confirmed details on affected airlines, airports, dates, or causes. Travelers with itineraries touching the region should verify their flight status and booking options directly with their airline and monitor official updates.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Airspace closures after strikes on Iran lead to widespread flight disruption

Middle East airspace closures following February 28 strikes on Iran triggered large-scale flight disruption. Dubai International, Abu Dhabi and Doha halted operations, with reported damage at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Air France, British Airways, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Delta and United suspended services. Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed, and two long-haul flights diverted back to their origin. Authorities issued advisories as limited rescue flights operated. Passengers should check live flight status and prepare for changes.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Umrah operators reroute return flights as conflict strands Malaysian pilgrims in Madinah and Jeddah

Over 260 Malaysian Umrah pilgrims were stranded in Madinah and Jeddah due to regional airspace closures and suspended commercial flights. Umrah operators have rerouted return journeys, with Tiram Travel securing seats on operating airlines and the first returns set for 3 March 2026. One operator shifted affected travelers from Malaysia Airlines to AirAsia where possible, while other staged departures were canceled. Travel firms are covering accommodation, meals, and transport. Malaysian diplomatic missions and agencies are coordinating support and return logistics; all contacted Malaysians are reported safe.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Europe air travel hit by delays and cancellations on 2 March

European air travel faced extensive disruption on 2 March, with nearly 950 delays and at least 265 cancellations. The knock‑on effects followed Middle East airspace closures, prompting reroutes, crew and aircraft reassignments, and congestion at major hubs. Airports in London, Frankfurt, Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat and Stockholm-Arlanda were among those impacted. Finnair, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Iberia and Scandinavian Airlines reported operational challenges. Travelers were advised to arrive early, stay in contact with airlines and monitor flight status closely as schedules remained fluid.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Middle East airspace closures disrupt flights; limited Dubai services resume

Airspace closures across parts of the Middle East from 28 February caused widespread cancellations, diversions and airport shutdowns, including at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). Limited services began to resume on 2 March, while some airlines kept regular operations suspended until at least 3 p.m. on 3 March. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Flydubai were among those affected. Authorities arranged shelter for about 20,200 stranded transit passengers, and repatriation flights were coordinated by several countries.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Europe flight disruption: 565 cancellations and 1,493 delays after airspace closures

Thousands of passengers across Europe faced disruption as major airlines canceled 565 flights and delayed 1,493 more. The impact was concentrated at hubs in the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, France, and Italy after regional airspace closures forced carriers to reroute or suspend services. Affected airlines included British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Longer routings, fuel constraints, and aircraft and crew repositioning compounded operational challenges, with some secondary European connections temporarily reduced.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Cancellations

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UAE resumes limited flights after 48-hour shutdown; disruption ongoing

Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) restarted a limited number of flights on March 2 following a 48-hour suspension linked to regional strikes. Emirates and flydubai resumed some services, while Etihad planned partial operations from March 3. Authorities advised passengers to go to the airport only with confirmed departures. Over 13,000 cancellations were reported after the initial weekend of military strikes, with airlines including Lufthansa, British Airways, Delta, United, and Air India suspending regional services. Air Arabia maintained restrictions through March 3–4 on select routes.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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Cancellations

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Middle East conflict prompts 700+ flight cancellations; India routes, fares hit

Airspace closures across several Middle Eastern countries triggered widespread cancellations and rerouting. On March 1, about 716 flights in the region were canceled, following nearly 1,800 the previous day. Indian carriers and airports experienced significant impacts, including 444 cancellations on March 1 and 410 on February 28. Mumbai recorded 57 cancellations and Hyderabad over 50 in a day, while fares on key international routes surged. Airlines adjusted routings with technical stops, and authorities coordinated passenger support and operational measures.

Matteo FlorisMar 3, 2026

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