US airlines suspend flights to UAE and Qatar
Dubai (IraqiNews.com) – The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel is putting Gulf countries—including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar—at heightened risk, leading to widespread disruption in regional air travel.
In response to growing security concerns, American Airlines has suspended its daily flights between the United States and Doha, Qatar, after the U.S. embassy in Doha advised citizens and diplomatic staff to remain vigilant and maintain a low profile.
As Washington mulls whether to assist in the war, satellite data indicates that dozens of U.S. military aircraft are no longer visible on the runway at a key American airbase in Qatar. This might be a preventative measure to protect the aircraft from prospective Iranian missile attacks.
United Airlines also halted its daily route between Dubai and Newark Liberty International Airport, pledging to resume operations when conditions improve.
Air France-KLM and Air Canada have canceled several flights this week to destinations across the Gulf, including Riyadh, Dubai, and Doha, amid the deteriorating security environment.
Meanwhile, flights to and from Iraq remain suspended by airlines such as Emirates, flydubai, Middle East Airlines (MEA), and others, as Iraqi airspace remains closed due to the ongoing regional threat.
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