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Gulf Airspace Reopens After US–Iran Tensions Disrupt Regional Flights

by Ruth Nwokwu
2 months ago
in Foreign News
Gulf Airspace Reopens After US–Iran Tensions Disrupt Regional Flights
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Airspace restrictions over Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Kuwait have been lifted following a night of heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran, restoring calm to the Gulf region’s aviation corridors.

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The temporary suspension of civilian aviation was triggered by Iranian retaliatory strikes on US military installations in the Gulf, notably targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The strikes came in response to US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a significant escalation in hostilities and prompting swift regional safety measures.

According to TravelBiz, flight operations were halted across multiple Gulf nations to protect passengers and ensure aviation safety amid fears of collateral damage from military activities.

Qatar was the first to suspend air operations after missiles struck near the US base located just outside Doha.

The Qatari Civil Aviation Authority issued an emergency Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) and grounded flights at Hamad International Airport. By 3:00am IST, the restriction was lifted, with Qatar Airways confirming a gradual resumption of services. The airline noted that delays were still expected while airport operations were stabilising due to earlier diversions and grounded aircraft.

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The UAE, home to major transit hubs – Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), also temporarily halted operations. Though no formal NOTAM was issued, several flights were delayed or rerouted as a precaution. Emirates Airlines has since resumed all scheduled services, implementing only minor route changes to avoid sensitive airspace.

Airport authorities in both cities acted swiftly, reopening earlier than anticipated and helping ease congestion across Gulf air corridors.

Bahrain and Kuwait adopted a more discreet approach. While no public announcements were made about airspace closures, data from platforms such as Flightradar24 confirmed that flights were briefly suspended during the height of the crisis. Both countries reopened their airspace slightly ahead of Qatar, facilitating smoother transitions for regional and international carriers.

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Airlines, including Qatar Airways and Emirates, have reiterated their commitment to passenger safety, confirming that flights are closely monitored in coordination with international aviation bodies.

However, the situation remains fluid. Iranian and Israeli airspaces continued to be closed, forcing airlines to adopt longer flight paths and adjust scheduling, particularly for Asia–Europe routes.


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