An aircraft operated by Emirates, the UAE’s flagship carrier, carries passengers from Dubai to Da Nang City in central Vietnam. The directive came as the security situation in the Middle East deteriorated sharply following military actions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The sweeping shutdown of regional airspace has disrupted global aviation, particularly Europe–Asia routes that typically transit the Middle East. National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said its routes between Vietnam and Europe have not been directly affected so far, but it is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to adjust operations if necessary. Other Vietnamese airlines, including Vietjet, Bamboo Airways, and Vietravel Airlines, do not operate services through the airspace of Israel or Iran, and their schedules remain unchanged.

Source: Tuoitre News March 01, 2026 10:36 UTC