Global flights halted as Middle East conflict shuts hubs

Global flights halted as Middle East conflict shuts hubs Airlines around the world have cancelled or suspended flights as the Middle East conflict forces the closure of key aviation hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Major carriers, including Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways have either halted routes or reduced operations, while others extended suspensions on flights to cities across the Gulf and Israel. The widespread disrupti

Localisation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:47:40 +0000