UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war
Summary
The United Arab Emirates has ended all flight restrictions that were put in place because of the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Air traffic in UAE airspace is now back to normal after a careful review of safety and operational conditions.Key Facts
- The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority announced the full reopening of its airspace on Saturday.
- Flight restrictions began in late February due to the US and Israel’s war on Iran and retaliatory strikes by Iran.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, important global hubs, were operating under restrictions since the conflict started.
- Many regional countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, also closed their airspace fully or partially.
- Airlines like Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad temporarily stopped flights during the conflict.
- Over 11,000 flights were canceled in the first days of the war.
- The UAE had gradually reopened airspace in March, handling 1.4 million passengers during early partial reopening.
- A ceasefire mediated by Pakistan last month helped bring the conflict to a pause.
- Qatar Airways will resume flights to Iraqi cities starting May 10 and plans to increase global destinations by mid-June.
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