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Gulf Today
13 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE's airlines cancel several flights as Israel strikes Iran
Airlines in the United Arab Emirates have suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Iran and Israel after Tel Aviv launched a wave of attacks on Iran targeting nuclear and military sites. The UAE capital's international airport warned of flight disruptions on Friday. 'Flight disruptions are expected through today at Zayed International Airport. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest status of their flights before travelling to the airport,' the Abu Dhabi airport said in a statement on X. Emirates airline said flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran had been cancelled on Friday. Several flights scheduled for Friday and one Tehran flight on Saturday were listed as cancelled on the airline's website, with the Dubai international airport also reporting that 'some flights at @DXB and DWC - Al Maktoum International have been cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and Syria' in a statement on X. Earlier Friday, Jordan and Iraq, which both lie between Israel and Iran, announced they had closed their airspace and grounded all flights. Syria also closed its airspace. Meanwhile, Sharjah Airport advises all passengers to regularly check their flight updates, as several cancellations and delays have been reported on Friday due to airspace closures in certain regions. Passengers are encouraged to contact their airlines directly to confirm the status of their flight before heading to the airport, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Sharjah Airport reassures passengers that it is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with relevant authorities and is implementing all necessary operational measures to maintain the highest standards of safety and service. Other global airlines on Friday cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and other Middle East destinations, or rerouted planes, as airspaces shut following Israeli strikes on Iran. Air India diverted or called back a total of 16 flights between India and London and cities in Canada and the United States 'due to the emerging situation in Iran.' Air India's New Delhi-Vienna and Mumbai-London flights were about to enter Iranian airspace when Israel launched its attack, forcing the planes to turn back to their origin, according to aircraft tracker Flight Aware. Its London-New Delhi flight had just entered Iranian airspace and was rerouted over Iraq before arriving in India one hour late, according to Flight Aware. Qatar Airways, the country's national carrier and one of the Middle East's largest, said it had 'temporarily cancelled flights to Iran and Iraq due to (the) current situation in the region.' Air France said it was suspending its flights to and from Tel Aviv 'until further notice' following the closure of Israeli airspace. 'Air France is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East in real time,' a spokesman for the French airline said, adding that 'the safety of its customers and crews is its absolute priority.' Russia's aviation authority Rosaviatsiya instructed Russian airlines not to fly 'in the airspace of Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Iran' or use airports in Israel and Iran. It said the restrictions will stay in place until June 26 or until further notice. German airline group Lufthansa suspended flights to and from Tehran until July 31. It also extended the suspension of Tel Aviv flights for the same period. Swiss airline, which is owned by Lufthansa, suspended its Tel Aviv flights until October 25 while those to Beirut were suspended until the end of July. Separately, Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone conversations on Friday with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Qatar; Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman; Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the friendly Republic of France; and David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the friendly United Kingdom. The discussions focused on the latest developments in the region following the Israeli attacks on Iran. The UAE top diplomat and the esteemed ministers addressed the implications of these developments on regional security and stability, as well as on international peace and security. WAM/ Agencies
Express Tribune
16 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Airlines halt many Middle East flights
A Malaysia Airlines plane carrying the first batch of tourists arrives as Langkawi reopens to domestic tourists, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Malaysia September 16, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS Global airlines on Friday cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and other Middle East destinations, or rerouted planes, as airspaces were shut off following Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Syria closed their airspaces after Israel hit military and nuclear facilities in Iran. Israel said Tehran launched drones in retaliation. Air India's New Delhi-Vienna and Mumbai-London flights were about to enter Iranian airspace when Israel launched its attack, forcing the planes to turn back to their origin, according to aircraft tracker Flight Aware. Its London-New Delhi flight had just entered Iranian airspace and was rerouted over Iraq before arriving in India one hour late, according to Flight Aware. Air India diverted or called back a total of 16 flights between India and London and cities in Canada and the United States "due to the emerging situation in Iran".
Iraqi News
a day ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
Airspace closures in Iraq and region disrupt global flight routes
Paris – Global airlines on Friday cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and other Middle East destinations, or rerouted planes, as airspaces shut following Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Syria closed their airspaces after Israel hit military and nuclear facilities in Iran. Israel said Tehran launched drones in retaliation. Air India's New Delhi-Vienna and Mumbai-London flights were about to enter Iranian airspace when Israel launched its attack, forcing the planes to turn back to their origin, according to aircraft tracker Flight Aware. Its London-New Delhi flight had just entered Iranian airspace and was rerouted over Iraq before arriving in India one hour late, according to Flight Aware. Air India diverted or called back a total of 16 flights between India and London and cities in Canada and the United States 'due to the emerging situation in Iran'. Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran after Israel launched the strikes. Qatar Airways, the country's national carrier and one of the Middle East's largest, said it had 'temporarily cancelled flights to Iran and Iraq due to (the) current situation in the region'. Air France said it was suspending its flights to and from Tel Aviv 'until further notice' following the closure of Israeli airspace. 'Air France is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East in real time,' a spokesman for the French airline told AFP, adding that 'the safety of its customers and crews is its absolute priority'. Russia's aviation authority Rosaviatsiya instructed Russian airlines not to fly 'in the airspace of Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Iran' or use airports in Israel and Iran. It said the restrictions will stay in place until June 26 or until further notice. German airline group Lufthansa suspended flights to and from Tehran until July 31. It also extended the suspension of Tel Aviv flights for the same period. Swiss airline, which is owned by Lufthansa, suspended its Tel Aviv flights until October 25 while those to Beirut were suspended until the end of July. In the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi airport warned 'flight disruptions are expected through today (Friday)' as a result of the Israeli strikes. Dubai's airport also announced flight delays and cancellations due to the closure of airspaces in Iran, Iraq and Syria.
Int'l Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Airlines Halt Many Middle East Flights After Israel Hits Iran
Global airlines on Friday cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and other Middle East destinations, or rerouted planes, as airspaces shut following Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Syria closed their airspaces after Israel hit military and nuclear facilities in Iran. Israel said Tehran launched drones in retaliation. Air India's New Delhi-Vienna and Mumbai-London flights were about to enter Iranian airspace when Israel launched its attack, forcing the planes to turn back to their origin, according to aircraft tracker Flight Aware. Its London-New Delhi flight had just entered Iranian airspace and was rerouted over Iraq before arriving in India one hour late, according to Flight Aware. Air India diverted or called back a total of 16 flights between India and London and cities in Canada and the United States "due to the emerging situation in Iran". Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran after Israel launched the strikes. Qatar Airways, the country's national carrier and one of the Middle East's largest, said it had "temporarily cancelled flights to Iran and Iraq due to (the) current situation in the region". Air France said it was suspending its flights to and from Tel Aviv "until further notice" following the closure of Israeli airspace. "Air France is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East in real time," a spokesman for the French airline told AFP, adding that "the safety of its customers and crews is its absolute priority". Russia's aviation authority Rosaviatsiya instructed Russian airlines not to fly "in the airspace of Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Iran" or use airports in Israel and Iran. It said the restrictions will stay in place until June 26 or until further notice. German airline group Lufthansa suspended flights to and from Tehran until July 31. It also extended the suspension of Tel Aviv flights for the same period. Swiss airline, which is owned by Lufthansa, suspended its Tel Aviv flights until October 25 while those to Beirut were suspended until the end of July. In the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi airport warned "flight disruptions are expected through today (Friday)" as a result of the Israeli strikes. Dubai's airport also announced flight delays and cancellations due to the closure of airspaces in Iran, Iraq and Syria.
The Journal
a day ago
- Politics
- The Journal
Irish citizens are now advised against travel to Israel
THE DEPARTMENT OF Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued an advisory to all citizens not to travel to Israel after the country attacked Iran early this morning, prompting tit-for-tat strikes. The initial Israeli attack targeted Iran's nuclear programme as well as civilian areas in the capital Tehran, killing high-ranking members of Iran's military and Revolutionary Guard. The Department has updated its travel advisory for Israel to 'Do Not Travel' as it warns of a 'tense and unpredictable' climate arising from the anticipation of further missile strikes from both sides. On its website, the DFA says: 'There is an imminent risk of rocket fire, drone infiltration and ballistic missiles, which can occur without warning, and can disrupt civilian infrastructure, including transportation and communications. 'We strongly advise that citizens familiarise themselves with their closest protected location. Many buildings are fitted with 'safe rooms'; reinforced spaces designed to withstand missile attacks.' The DFA also urges Irish citizens in Israel to be aware of a list of public bomb shelters available for Tel Aviv and Jerusalem . It reminds citizens of the limitations of their travel around certain parts of Israel, namely the north of the country along the Lebanon border where it is closed due to military activity. It also says Israeli authorities reserve the right to deny entry to the country to 'foreign nationals who have publicly called for a boycott of Israel and/or settlements'. Advertisement Tánaiste Simon Harris spoke on RTÉ News at One earlier today where he confirmed the Department's updated travel advisory. 'The very clear travel advice from Ireland now is that no Irish citizen should travel to Israel,' Harris said, adding: 'We're keeping in very close contact with our diplomatic teams on the ground in Iran and in Israel.' He said that there are 'around seventeen' Irish citizens who are long-term residents in Iran, and that DFA is in regular contact with them. Global airlines on Friday cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and other Middle East destinations, or rerouted planes, as airspaces shut following Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Syria closed their airspaces after Israel hit military and nuclear facilities in Iran. Israel said Tehran launched drones in retaliation. Air India's New Delhi-Vienna and Mumbai-London flights were about to enter Iranian airspace when Israel launched its attack, forcing the planes to turn back to their origin, according to aircraft tracker Flight Aware. The Russian embassy in Tel Aviv pressed Russians in Israel to leave the country if they could and said it 'strongly recommends' against travelling there until the 'situation normalises.' The Times of Israel reports that the state has closed all foreign embassies worldwide. 'Israeli missions around the world will be closed and consular services will not be provided,' said Israel's Foreign Ministry in a statement. The ministry also urged all its citizens living abroad to fill out a survey to update their location and situation. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
