Iran attack: Flights canceled and diverted across the Middle East amid U.S. and Israel military operation

"For travelers, there's no way to sugarcoat this. You should prepare for delays or cancellations for the next few days as these attacks evolve and hopefully end."

"Cirium, the aviation analytics firm, said it is hard to calculate the number of travelers affected worldwide. However, it estimated that at least 90,000 people alone change flights daily in airports in Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi on just three airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways."

"Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain closed their airspace, while Oman's Muscat International Airport shut down and all flights were restricted over the United Arab Emirates, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24."

Following U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran, multiple Middle Eastern countries closed their airspace, including Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Oman's Muscat International Airport shut down completely, and flight restrictions were imposed over the United Arab Emirates. Major Middle Eastern airlines canceled hundreds of flights, with many passengers diverted to European airports or returned to departure cities. Industry analysts predict delays and cancellations will persist for several days as the situation develops. At least 90,000 daily passengers transit through Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi airports alone, making the disruption's full scope difficult to quantify. Airlines advised passengers to monitor flight status continuously before traveling to airports.

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