28/02/2026
📢 URGENT TRAVEL / AIRSPACE UPDATE – MIDDLE EAST (Feb 28, 2026)
Due to the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East, several countries have closed or restricted their airspace, causing major flight disruptions across the region and beyond:
✈️ What’s happening now
• Countries including Israel, Iran, Iraq, the UAE, Qatar, and others have closed or partially closed their airspace for civilian flights amid heightened conflict.
• Many international flights are cancelled, delayed, diverted or suspended until further notice as airlines adjust operations for safety.
• Major carriers like Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and others have announced schedule changes or cancellations.
🛫 Important for travelers
• If you have have upcoming flights to/from the Middle East (or even transiting through), schedules are changing rapidly.
• Expect delays, reroutes, or cancellations for the next few days.
• Stay updated through official airline channels or travel advisories.
