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West Asia airspace travel alert: DGCA issues advisory for 9 airspaces; what it means for Indian travellers |

Given the escalating regional tension in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India’s aviation regulator, has issued a major travel advisory for the airlines. DGCA has asked the airlines to avoid flying through NINE airspaces in West Asia citing safety reasons. These destinations include:BahrainIranIraqIsraelJordanKuwaitLebanonQatar The United Arab Emirates (UAE)Primary conflict zones:…

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UAE travel update: Airspace reopens as GCAA lifts precautionary measures; flights resume normal operations |

Air navigation across the United Arab Emirates has returned to normal, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed, marking a restoration of regular flight operations after a brief but significant disruption triggered by regional security concerns, as per WAM news agency. According to the news service, the GCAA announced that all temporary precautionary measures imposed…

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Uae Airspace Closure: Dubai Airports Update 17 March: UAE airspace returns to normal after a temporary precautionary closure; flights resume after regional security alert

In a recent update coming from the United Arab Emirates, air traffic operations across the UAE have returned to normal after a temporary shutdown by authorities amid escalating regional tensions. The update was confirmed by UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on their X handle. It reads, “Air traffic operations return to normal across UAE…

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Dubai, Doha travel alert: Oman Air cancels flights to 9 cities until March 31 amid airspace disruptions due to Iran vs US-Israel war

Middle East Flight Chaos: Oman Air Cancels Services to 9 Major Destinations Including Dubai and Doha, Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt regional aviation, with Oman Air confirming that flights to several international destinations will remain suspended until March 31 as airspace restrictions across the…

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Dgca Pilot Duty Norms: DGCA temporarily eases pilot duty norms for Air India long-haul flights amid Middle East airspace curbs: Report

Aviation safety regulator DGCA has granted temporary relaxations in flight duty norms for Air India’s long-haul flights as the carrier takes longer routes because of airspace restrictions in the Middle East amid the ongoing Iran conflict, sources cited by news agency PTI said on Sunday.With Iranian and Iraqi airspace restrictions in place, Air India is…

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UAE flights update: Emirates, Etihad run reduced schedules as airspace disruptions continue; travellers asked to check flight status |

Amid ongoing regional developments affecting aviation across the Middle East, airlines in the United Arab Emirates are currently operating a limited number of flights. Authorities and airlines have always maintained that passengers need to travel only if they have confirmed bookings and to check the latest updates before heading to the airport. Airlines say the…

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Uae Flights Update: British Airways cancels UK–Abu Dhabi flights until later this year amid Middle East airspace instability

In a significant update, British Airways has announced several important flight cancellations between the Middle East and the United Kingdom given the ongoing regional disruptions and airspace instability. The airline has temporarily stopped many flight operations on affected routes. In its latest update on 10 March at 14:00 GMT, the airline confirmed that it has…

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Flight routes disrupted as Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait close airspace temporarily amid tensions; Dubai and Riyadh airports operating limited services |

Tensions in the Gulf region has caused significant disruption to international air travel as Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait closed their airspace to international flights. This has caused airlines to divert dozens of flights that normally traverse these routes, which is significant since it is one of the most important aviation hubs in the world. Several…

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Oman Air cancels flights to 9 cities from March 9–15 amid ongoing regional airspace closures |

Due to continued airspace closures around the Middle East, Oman Air has announced the cancellation of multiple foreign flights. The airline stated that because regional aviation issues continue to impede operations, the cancellations will continue to impact flights that are scheduled to operate between March 9 and March 15, 2026. Oman Air/X Flights to multiple…

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Hamad International Airport: Flights remain suspended at Hamad International Airport amid Qatari airspace closure; limited repatriation flights operating |

Flight operations at Hamad International Airport remain temporarily suspended due to the continued closure of Qatar airspace, airport authorities said in an update shared on social media. According to the airport, the suspension of scheduled services is linked to the temporary shutdown of Qatari airspace, a situation that authorities said is beyond the airport’s control….

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