•Escalating Iran conflict sparks anxiety among travelers flying in and out of the Gulf, despite UAE airports remaining operational.
•Incidents include an explosion at Dubai International Airport and a drone attack at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, leading to 30,000 flight cancellations.
•Aviation experts like Michael McCormick state the risk to commercial aircraft is "fairly remote" due to advanced air defense and missiles targeting stationary objects.
•UAE authorities have adjusted flight paths, avoiding the Persian Gulf, and airlines conduct extensive safety assessments before resuming operations.
•Concerns persist over satellite navigation interference (GPS jamming by Iran/Israel), though pilots are trained for alternative methods; passengers feel relief only outside Middle Eastern airspace.
