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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking | Iraqi news agency: Civil Aviation Authority extends closure of Iraqi airspace for 72 hours

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority has announced an extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace for an additional 72 hours.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Drone sighting at Tallinn airport โ€“ airspace closed

A drone sighting near Tallinn Airport led to a temporary closure of airspace, affecting incoming flights, but the situation was resolved quickly.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

United Arab Emirates closes its airspace due to a new wave of Iranian attacks

The UAE has temporarily closed its airspace in response to a new wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks, prioritizing flight safety and national security.

Mar 17 โ€ข 00:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Between the Visa Crisis and Airspace Closure: Will Iraq End a 40-Year Absence from the World Cup?

Iraq's national football team is just one match away from qualifying for the World Cup for the second time in history, after a 40-year absence since 1986.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

After the closure of Iranian airspace, could Afghanistan become an alternative air corridor?

The closure of Iranian airspace due to recent US and Israeli strikes has led to a shift in international flight routes towards Afghanistan, raising questions about the safety of Afghan airspace and the future of commercial aviation in the country.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Actress Miรก Mello manages to reschedule flight from Qatar to Brazil after a week stuck in the country: 'We are still not 100% safe'

Brazilian actress Miรก Mello has successfully rescheduled her flight back to Sรฃo Paulo from Qatar after being stranded for over a week due to the closure of airspace amid the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Stuck in Dubai: - We are tired and exhausted, but super happy to be home

Erik Riis Jacobsen, leader of Start, expresses relief after returning to Norway from Dubai following a closure of airspace due to rocket attacks.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Seven Danes have chosen to travel by bus from Qatar to Saudi Arabia

Seven stranded Danes have begun their journey by bus from Doha, Qatar to Saudi Arabia due to the closure of Qatari airspace, hoping to catch a flight from there.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Qatar Airways Operates Limited Flights To and From Doha

Qatar Airways has announced limited flights to and from Doha due to the ongoing closure of Qatar's airspace, contingent upon a formal announcement by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iraq: One killed in airstrike on Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters in Mosul and extension of airspace closure

One member of the Popular Mobilization Forces was killed in an airstrike targeting their military bases in northern Iraq.

Mar 7 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

US-Israel strikes: Qatar announces partial reopening of airspace

Qatar has announced a partial reopening of its airspace following its closure due to Iranian retaliatory strikes in response to US-Israeli actions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 22:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

E-type home again โ€“ was stuck in Dubai

Swedish artist Martin 'E-type' Erikson returned home after being stranded in Dubai due to the recent conflict in the Middle East, which led to the closure of airspace.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Poland Closes Part of Its Airspace

Poland has announced the closure of a portion of its airspace from March 10 to June 9, 2026, due to security concerns related to unidentified drones crossing the border.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Qatar Airways offering limited 'relief flights' amid Iran conflict as operations suspended

Qatar Airways announced limited 'relief flights' as its operations remain suspended due to the ongoing conflict and closure of airspace in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Countries evaluate repatriations after conflict closes airspace in the Middle East

Several countries are discussing repatriation plans due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East following escalated conflicts and attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cyprus: Aegean's morning flight to Larnaca returns to Athens

Aegean Airlines' morning flight to Larnaca has returned to Athens due to the closure of Cyprus' airspace for security reasons after a suspicious object was detected nearby.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Qatar Airways to remain grounded until Friday due to Middle East conflict

Qatar Airways has suspended its flights indefinitely due to the closure of Qatari airspace amid ongoing Middle East conflict.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

More than 1,500 Americans attempt to evacuate from the Middle East amid airspace closures

Over 1,500 Americans have requested assistance to leave Middle Eastern countries due to a war that has begun, facing challenges from airport closures and airspace restrictions.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

War in the Middle East closes airspace and residents of the interior of SP are forced to remain in Dubai

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to airspace closures, stranding residents from Sรฃo Josรฉ do Rio Preto in Dubai.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Travel companies have begun to bring home travelers

The travel company Tui has started flying stranded travelers home, while other companies are considering doing the same due to the closure of airspace caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Asia.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Jordan: The civil aviation authority reopens airspace

Jordan's civil aviation authority has announced the reopening of the country's airspace, lifting a partial closure that had been in effect since Monday night.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sonia is stuck in Tel Aviv: The flight alarm goes off all the time

A woman named Sonia, who traveled to Tel Aviv for a marathon, is now unable to leave the country due to a recent aerial assault and the subsequent closure of Israel's airspace.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cearense mayor travels on vacation to the Middle East and is stranded after attacks in Iran

The mayor of Aracati, Roberta de Bismark, is stranded in the Middle East following the closure of airspace due to attacks by Iran responding to U.S. and Israeli offensives.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I'm an Emirates cabin crew member and there's hidden fear we share during wars'

An Emirates cabin crew member reveals the shared fears among staff during conflicts and airspace closures.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

All flights to Riyadh canceled

Flights to Riyadh and several Gulf countries have been canceled due to rising tensions in the Middle East and closure of airspace following recent drone attacks on the U.S. embassy.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

After several days of downtime, Middle Eastern countries plan to open their airspace to commercial aviation

Several Middle Eastern countries are planning to reopen their airspace for commercial aviation after a period of closure, which has significantly impacted global air travel.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

After several days of inactivity, Middle Eastern countries plan to resume passenger flights

Middle Eastern countries are set to resume passenger flights after several days of airspace closures that disrupted global aviation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians with canceled flights complain about lack of assistance and companies warn of scams

Passengers with canceled flights due to the closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East are expressing difficulties in obtaining assistance from airlines.

Mar 2 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

War in Iran: Tourists sheltered from missiles stranded in Dubai await their return flight

Tourists stranded in Dubai await their return flights as Iranian strikes prompt the closure of airspace in the region, disrupting travel plans to what was considered a safe destination.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indian Navy on High Alert, Preparations for Operation Sankalp

The Indian Navy is on high alert and preparing to initiate Operation Sankalp to facilitate the evacuation of people due to the complete closure of airspace.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

'Very distressing,' says Brazilian doctor surprised by the closure of airspace in Doha

A Brazilian neurosurgeon and his wife faced panic when the airspace in Doha was closed after missile strikes by Iran against U.S. military bases in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Sports

The Euroleague suspends two more matches due to the "closure of airspace" because of the conflict in the Middle East

The Euroleague has suspended two matches scheduled for Thursday due to airspace closures arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Due to tensions in the Middle East โ€“ troubles for Livija Gradauskienฤ—

Livija Gradauskienฤ—, traveling from Sri Lanka through Dubai, faced flight diversion due to the closure of airspace over the Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions from conflict in Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Harri Heliovaara: the story of one of the best tennis players in the world who cannot leave Dubai due to the War in the Middle East

Finnish tennis player Harri Heliovaara is stranded in Dubai due to the closure of airspace caused by the conflict in the Middle East, despite recent success in the ATP tournament.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Closure of Airspace Also Affects Czechs. Cost of Trip Home is Rising

The airspace closure is impacting Czechs, leading to higher travel costs for those trying to return home.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Israir will start repatriation flights from 6 European destinations to Taba, Egypt

Israir Airlines has announced that it will commence special repatriation flights from six European locations to Taba, Egypt, to assist stranded customers returning home due to the closure of Israeli airspace amidst US-Israel attacks on Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Free cancellations and reduced rates: the contingency plan of Spanish hoteliers for tourists stranded in Dubai

Spanish hotel chains have activated contingency plans to assist their guests stranded in Dubai due to airspace closure from military conflicts.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Jordan announces partial and temporary closure of its airspace

Jordan has announced a partial and temporary closure of its airspace amid tensions from the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the USA, and Israel.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Flight Diverted to Karachi, 8 Indians Stranded

A flight to Kuwait was diverted to Karachi due to airspace closure amidst Middle East tensions, leaving 8 Indian passengers stranded in Pakistan.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Stranded Swedes May Be Stuck for Weeks

Thousands of Swedes are stranded in airports in Dubai and Doha due to a sudden closure of airspace following attacks in the region, with no clear way for them to return home.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Hotel staff scan skies for missiles as Aussies remain trapped in Middle East

Thousands of Australians are stranded in the Middle East due to the closure of airspace following recent military strikes, with potential delays in flights resuming.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Going to Kuwait, ended up in Pakistan... 8 Indians stranded in Karachi

Eight Indian passengers, including three from Kerala, are stranded at Karachi airport after their flight was diverted due to the closure of airspace amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

War in the Middle East... 90 MBA students from Pune and 23 people from Thane stranded in Dubai

90 MBA students from Pune and 23 individuals from Thane are stranded in Dubai due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the associated closure of airspace.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Middle East Conflict: Qatar Suspends Its Football Season

Qatar has indefinitely suspended its football league due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in the region.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

At least 30 Spanish tourists trapped in Dubai after airspace closure: "There were quite loud explosions"

Spanish tourists are stranded in Dubai due to the closure of airspace following U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran, leaving them uncertain about their return flights.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Many passengers stranded, many sick', principal who went to Dubai appeals for help from the government

Neeru Garg, a principal from Punjab, has appealed to the Indian government for urgent assistance after becoming stranded in Sharjah, UAE, due to airspace closure following attacks in Iran.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After Pakistan, Gulf Countries' Airspace Closed, Flights Canceled Rapidly, Airline Revenue Under Crisis!

The conflict between the US-Israel and Iran has led to the closure of Gulf countries' airspace, severely impacting airlines in India.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Dubai, 204 Italian students stranded

A situation of concern arises as 204 Italian students are stranded in Dubai due to the closure of airspace amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Airspace closure in the United Arab Emirates has stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers

Airspace restrictions in the UAE have resulted in numerous flight cancellations and detours, affecting hundreds of thousands of travelers.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Dubai airport chaos: British Airways cancels Middle East flights amid airspace closures

British Airways has cancelled multiple flights to destinations in the Middle East due to widespread airspace closures, leaving many travellers stranded or rerouted.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:46 UTC

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