Attack on Iran shuts regional airspace and disrupts global flights
Feb 28th 2026
Airspace closures after an attack on Iran forced reroutes and cancellations by major airlines across the Middle East and beyond, affecting hubs such as Dubai and flights to Israel.
- U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran prompted airspace closures in the United Arab Emirates, Israel and temporarily in Qatar.
- Major carriers including Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways reported cancellations and urged passengers to check flight status.
- Flights headed to Israel were rerouted and passengers at Ben Gurion Airport were returned to terminals.
- KLM suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv starting Sunday.
- Virgin Atlantic canceled its Heathrow to Dubai service and said it will avoid Iraqi airspace while carrying extra fuel for possible reroutes.
- Turkish Airlines suspended flights to several Levant and Gulf countries and warned additional cancellations may follow.