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Iran War: Global Air Travel Suffers Massive Disruption as Key Middle East Hubs Close.

Several airlines remains severely disrupted following Iran war forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and others. File image/Reuters

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Firstpost•16-03-2026, 18:51

Iran War: Global Air Travel Suffers Massive Disruption as Key Middle East Hubs Close.

•The "Iran war" has severely disrupted global air travel, forcing the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs like Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.
•Tens of thousands of passengers are stranded due to widespread flight cancellations and suspensions across the region.
•Major airlines including Air France KLM, Delta, Lufthansa Group, and British Airways have cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Riyadh, Beirut, and other destinations.
•Flight suspensions vary, with some extending until late March, April, or even August, impacting travel to Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and more.
•Emirates and Etihad Airways are operating limited schedules, while many carriers continue to avoid airspace over Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Israel.

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