Airspace closed, flights cancelled as US-Iran conflict flaresA check-in desk shows information on a cancelled flight in the north terminal at London Gatwick airport in Crawley, on February 28, 2026, following the US and Israel's strikes on Iran. PARIS, France — Flights across the Middle East were cancelled Saturday as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. - Israel also closed its airspace to civilian flights, Transport Minister Miri Regev announced. Flights cancelled- Gulf carriers: Emirates and Etihad cancelled 38 percent and 30 percent of their flights respectively, Cirium said. - Wizz Air: Hungary's low-cost carrier suspended "all flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman until March 7 inclusive" and cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia until March 2.

Source: Philippine Star March 01, 2026 01:21 UTC