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Categories: BUSINESS · INTERNATIONAL

Middle East airline suspensions amid US‑Iran tensions

Entities: Etihad Airways · Air Arabia · United Arab Emirates · Saudia · Bahrain

Overview

In late July 2026 Air France announced a temporary halt to flights to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut, citing heightened security threats and airspace restrictions tied to the renewed U.S.–Iran conflict. The airline set specific suspension dates and offered rebooking or refunds while monitoring the situation.

A week later, carriers based in the United Arab Emirates began cancelling or adjusting routes across the Gulf. Etihad Airways stopped services to Kuwait and Dammam, Flydubai suspended flights to Abha, Air Arabia cancelled trips to Kuwait, Bahrain and Abha, and Qatar Airways kept passenger services to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait suspended through the end of July. Authorities warned travelers to verify flight status and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency extended its advisory against certain Middle‑East airspace.

By early August, Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia were further revising schedules, cancelling multiple flights between the UAE and Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia as regional tensions persisted and summer travel demand peaked. The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning for the Middle East, urging Americans to expect possible flight cancellations and airspace closures.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    UAE airlines cancel flights to Bahrain, Kuwait amid tensions

    UAE carriers Etihad, Emirates and Air Arabia cancel flights to Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions; travelers advised to check status and allow extra time.

  2. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    UAE airlines cancel flights amid rising Middle East tensions

    UAE airports stay open as Etihad, Flydubai, Air Arabia, Saudia and Qatar Airways cancel or suspend routes to Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and more amid renewed U.S.–Iran tensions.

  3. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 16 sources
    Air France suspends flights to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut over Middle East security risks

    Air France halted flights to Riyadh, Dubai and extended the Beirut suspension due to escalating Middle East security risks, offering refunds and free rebooking.

Sources

albrandswaardsdagblad.nl · eco.sapo.pt · elaosboa.com · english.gossiplankanews.com · euronews.com · fundacion-jrj.es · gr.euronews.com · gulfnews.com · icra.com · ilcorrierino.com · it.euronews.com · KhaleejTimes.com · okazalyoum.com · sana.sy · sapo.pt · solofinanza.it · whatson.ae · zgg.gosc.pl · zoetermeersdagblad.nl