Over 130 Flights were Cancelled in King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia Resulting from Dangerous Missile Attacks Perpetuated by Iran as Flights like Saudia, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Pegasus Airlines Get Grounded and Thousands of Passengers StrandedThe ongoing Middle East conflict triggered by coordinated US‑Israel strikes on Iran has sent shockwaves through global aviation, forcing airlines to cancel thousands of flights and shatter international travel plans. Authorities closed vast stretches of Gulf and Middle East airspace, including critical hubs like Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, after Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks in response to the strikes, leaving airspace completely suspended and flights grounded until further notice. As a result, more than 3,400 flights were cancelled across seven Middle Eastern airports, while global carriers such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Air India, IndiGo, Lufthansa, Air France, and many others suspended operations citing passenger safety. The unprecedented disruption has highlighted how regional military strikes on Iranian targets and subsequent airspace closures can upend civil aviation across continents, with no clear timeline for resumption. Cancelled Departures: King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) [OEJN]Flight No.

Source: International New York Times March 02, 2026 19:24 UTC