Attack on Iran disrupts flights across the Middle East and beyond
ABC News
The U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran is disrupting air travel across the Middle East and stranding travelers worldwide
LONDON -- The U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran is disrupting flights across the Middle East and beyond, as regional airspaces began closing and thousands of travelers across the globe were stranded.
Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar closed their airspace on Saturday. Airspace in southern Syria was also closed.
Planes that were en route to cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai early Saturday were diverted or returned to where they took off from.
Dubai International Airport alone — the world’s busiest airport for international flights — reported more than 700 inbound and outbound flights canceled. The airport's operator said flights were halted indefinitely at Dubai International and Dubai World Central—Al Maktoum International Airport on the Gulf city’s outskirts.
The situation is changing quickly and airlines urged passengers to check their flight status online before heading to the airport.
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