Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: the latest updates as airlines resume limited flights

"Airspace across several parts of the Middle East continues to be restricted after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks and widespread aviation disruption. Gulf states, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, introduced temporary airspace restrictions, while Iran, Israel and Iraq imposed closures or operational limits."

"Flights are gradually resuming through controlled aviation corridors in parts of the region. Limited departures have resumed, with passengers being contacted directly by their airlines if they have been rebooked onto confirmed flights. The UAE's major airlines, Emirates and Etihad, have been operating with a limited schedule."

"Kuwait has also closed its airspace, and has reported a drone attack on its airport. In a statement published by the Public Authority for Civil Aviation, it was confirmed that the attack caused 'minor injuries to several employees and limited material damage to Terminal 1'."

Following US and Israel military strikes on Iran, multiple Middle Eastern countries implemented airspace restrictions and closures. The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain introduced temporary restrictions, while Iran, Israel, and Iraq imposed full closures. A drone-related fire at Dubai International Airport on March 16 caused additional disruption. Airlines including Emirates and Etihad operate limited schedules. Flights are gradually resuming through controlled aviation corridors, with passengers being directly contacted by airlines about rebooking. Kuwait reported a drone attack on its airport causing minor injuries and limited damage. Travelers are advised not to proceed to airports unless directly contacted by their airline about confirmed rebookings.

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