Tue, 24 Jun 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East flights

Airlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly.

* Many airlines cancelled flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
* Qatar's Hamad International Airport was temporarily closed, while Dubai airport paused operations due to passenger delays and cancellations.
* Over a dozen airlines stopped flying to certain parts of the region as tensions rose.
* Air India suspended all operations to the Middle East and North America, while Japan Airlines cancelled flights from Tokyo to Doha.
* The Gulf region's airports typically handle around 460,000 passengers daily, with many using them as stopovers for long-haul flights.
* US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Iran of violating the agreement.
* Stranded passengers were waiting at Doha airport for flights to resume, while experts predicted significant disruption to air travel in the region.
* Delays and cancellations may lead to increased costs for airlines due to fuel burn and crew availability issues.
* Safety concerns have also been raised, with some governments advising against travel to parts of the region.
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