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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Airlines face fresh upheaval as Iran attacks US airbase in Qatar, ET Infra
Advt Advt SUSPENSIONS Airlines scrambled to cancel flights and reroute planes on Monday after several Middle Eastern nations closed their countries' airspace temporarily as Iran attacked the Al Udeid U.S. military base in Doha, the latest upheaval to air travel in a normally busy Sunday, the U.S. attacked key Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran responded on Monday by firing several missiles at the U.S. base without killing or injuring escalating tensions are starting to affect airlines beyond the Middle East, where major flight routes have already been cut off since Israel began strikes on Iran on June 13. On Monday, Air India said it would suspend flights to and from eastern North America and Europe as those routes use what has become an increasingly narrow path between those destinations and the Indian briefly closing their airspace,Bahrain and Kuwait both reopened them, according to state news media. Dubai Airports said its operations had resumed after a brief suspension, though it warned of delays or cancellations on social media site X. Qatar also closed its conflict has already cut off major flight routes to typically resilient aviation hubs such as Dubai, with the world's busiest international airport, and Qatar's capital of Doha. The usually busy airspace stretching from Iran and Iraq to the Mediterranean resembles a ghost town, devoid of commercial air traffic due to the airspace closures and safety India said on Monday it had stopped all operations to the Middle East, but also flights to North America's east coast and Europe. This included diverting flights already in the air back to their takeoff site, and away from closed airspaces."It's terrifying," said Miret Padovani, a business owner who was stranded at Doha's Hamad International Airport. She was booked on a Qatar Airways flight to Thailand scheduled to leave late Monday, but cancelled her trip and is now planning on returning home to Dubai early on Tuesday."Everything happened so quick. I actually heard from people in the first class lounge that the missiles were being sent this way before they were even in the news."According to aviation analytics company Cirium, about two dozen flights to Doha, mostly from Qatar Airways, were diverted on Monday, and about a handful of flights to Dubai were diverted due to the airspace Airways suspended on Monday its flight departures from the country, while UAE's Etihad Airways was rerouting flights on Monday and Spanish airline Iberia scrapped a plan from earlier in the day to resume flights to Doha on Tuesday after the latest airspace Russian and Ukrainian airspace also closed to most airlines due to years of war, the Middle East has become a more important route for flights between Europe and Asia. Amid missile and air strikes during the past 10 days, airlines have routed north via the Caspian Sea or south via Egypt and Saudi have likely been avoiding Doha, Dubai and other airports in the region due to concerns that Iran or its proxies could target drone or missile attacks on U.S. military bases in these countries, aviation risk consultancy Osprey Flight Solutions in the day, airlines had been weighing how long to suspend flights. Finnair was the first to announce a prolonged suspension of flights to Doha, with cancellations until June Asian carrier Singapore Airlines planned to cancel flights to Dubai through Tuesday. Air France KLM , IAG-owned Iberia and British Airways, and Kazakhstan's Air Astana all cancelled flights to either Doha or Dubai both on Sunday and France also cancelled flights to Riyadh and said it would suspend flights to and from Beirut, Lebanon until the days before the U.S. strikes, American Airlines suspended flights to Qatar, and United Airlines and Air Canada did the same with flights to Dubai. They have yet to conflict zones are an increasing operational burden on airlines as aerial attacks raise worries about accidental or deliberate shoot-downs of commercial air interference around political hotspots, where ground-based GPS systems "spoof" or broadcast incorrect positions which can send commercial airliners off course, are also a growing issue for commercial aviation. SkAI, a Swiss company that runs a GPS disruption map, said late on Sunday it had observed more than 150 aircraft spoofed over the Persian Gulf in 24 hours.
Zawya
29-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GCC-based marketing & PR firm, By Miret Padovani, opens Miami Office
Dubai/Miami: GCC-based marketing & PR Firm By Miret Padovani is delighted to announce the opening of its new office in Miami, Florida. This expansion brings the company's marketing, PR, and sales representation services to the US market, with a special spotlight on the travel and hospitality sectors through its Hotel Marketing Space division. The office in Miami's upscale Brickell Key neighborhood will serve hospitality businesses outside the US that aim to attract more American guests. Meanwhile, the Dubai office will continue to focus on helping brands acquire more business from GCC consumers. The firm takes pride in tailoring its services to meet the unique needs of its clients, providing diverse solutions ranging from broad marketing consulting mandates to specialized projects such as SEO backlink building. Since its launch in 2022, By Miret Padovani has experienced significant growth, counting among its clients some of the world's leading hotel groups and independent luxury properties across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Beyond hospitality, the firm also works with clients in other industries, including finance and automotive. Additionally, the C-Suite Comms division supports C-level executives from top-performing organizations worldwide with their communications needs Miret Padovani, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, commented, 'Expanding to Miami and the American market is an exciting step in our mission to deliver outstanding results for clients around the globe. Plus, I absolutely love Miami, so it was an easy location pick!' With a commitment to strategic growth, By Miret Padovani is open to exploring additional locations that align with its global vision. -Ends- ABOUT BY MIRET PADOVANI Founded in 2022, By Miret Padovani is a marketing, PR, and sales representation firm with offices in Dubai and Miami. The company consists of four divisions, offering specialized expertise for different industries: Hotel Marketing Space, Finance Marketing Space, Esports Marketing Space, and C-Suite Comms. For more information, visit Or connect with our founder on LinkedIn. FOR PRESS INQUIRIES
