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Middle East flight disruptions: Latest airline updates

A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, announced on Tuesday, 7 April, has led to changes in ongoing flight disruptions across the Middle East. Following the agreement, Bahrain and Iraq reopened their airspace on Wednesday, 8 April, with their national carriers—Gulf Air and Iraqi Airways—beginning phased resumptions of operations this week.

13 Apr 2026-13:54
Etihad Airways expands China network with five new routes

13 Apr 2026-10:02
Air China, Qatar Airways expand as travel surges

Global airlines are accelerating expansion plans as international travel demand rebounds, rolling out new routes, partnerships, and passenger-focused services across key regions.

31 Mar 2026-14:46
Lufthansa, Air France halt key Middle East routes

Major global airlines are expanding flight cancellations across the Middle East, as the ongoing regional conflict continues to disrupt airspace and travel demand.

24 Mar 2026-17:40
Flight disruptions hit Tel Aviv, Dubai, Riyadh, and more

13 Mar 2026-17:48
Emirates, Etihad resume limited flights amid airspace restrictions

UAE airlines have partially resumed limited flight operations as regional airspace restrictions remain in place, according to updates from carriers.

09 Mar 2026-13:00
Etihad resuming limited flights from Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways has announced that it will resume a limited commercial flight schedule starting Friday, operating between Abu Dhabi and several key destinations.

06 Mar 2026-10:16
Flights to UAE, Saudi Arabia diverted over security fears

Several commercial flights bound for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have been diverted or delayed amid heightened regional tensions, according to flight monitoring data.

03 Mar 2026-10:41
Etihad Airways extends suspension of Abu Dhabi flights

Etihad Airways has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Abu Dhabi, citing the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.

01 Mar 2026-23:55
Etihad Airways to launch Abu Dhabi-Baku direct flights

Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates’ national airline, will begin direct flights from Baku to Abu Dhabi, Heydar Aliyev International Airport has announced.

08 Jan 2026-13:22

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