EL AL, other Mideast carriers cancel flights out of South Florida to war-torn region

"Dubai has flights that link all six populated continents. There are ripple effects of reduced air transportation all around the world. Dubai International Airport handled more than 92.5 million passengers last year, Doha 53 million and Abu Dhabi more than 33 million."

"All three Middle Eastern hubs had been growing with the expectation that 2026 would be another year of growth. But now, warfare has interrupted the status quo, and from South Florida to other U.S. cities whose airports connect travelers to Israel and the Arab states, airlines and their customers have found air travel to be a day-to-day proposition."

International air carriers including EL AL Israel, Emirates Airlines, and Qatar Airways canceled flights from South Florida to the Middle East following military operations. President Trump indicated the conflict could extend several weeks, threatening full service resumption to major hubs like Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. These three airports collectively handled nearly 179 million passengers annually, with Dubai alone serving 92.5 million. The disruptions create global ripple effects across aviation networks, as these hubs connect all six populated continents. Israel's airports closed to commercial traffic, and numerous carriers suspended Middle East service. Airlines and travelers face day-to-day uncertainty regarding flight availability and scheduling.

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