What travelers need to know after the U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
What travelers need to know after the strikes in the Middle East.
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In this article TRV Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Stranded passengers wait at the Velana International Airport in Male on March 1, 2026 after the cancellation of several flights destined for the Middle East. Mohamed Afrah | Afp | Getty Images Travelers are stranded as far away as Australia, Brazil and the Maldives after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran this weekend. With airspace in the region still closed, getting home could be a challenge at least several days. Here's what to know: Why are flights disrupted? Around 3,000 flights have been cancelled since the conflict in Iran began Saturday and subsequent attacks by Iran continue to impact other parts of the region, according to aviation-data firm Cirium. Airspace was closed over a large swath of the Middle East, suspending flights to and from Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest hubs in the world, Tel Aviv, and Doha, Qatar. More than 40 flights were forced to divert early Saturday morning after the attack prompted airspace closures in the region. That means customers connecting through major hubs in the region are also affected, with vacationers, business travelers, and other flyers stranded around the world. When will travelers be able to get home? That remains unclear. As of 11:30 a.m. ET, regional airspace closures continue to affect flights. Airlines will have to reposition their aircraft, which are spread out around the world. For example, the Airbus A380s, the largest passenger airplanes in the world, that Etihad operates are located in several cities, including London, Paris, Toronto and Singapore. Four are on the ground at its base in Abu Dhabi, Flightradar24 said Sunday. However, Etihad was starting to reposition aircraft at its Abu Dhabi hub, should airspace reopen. Read more about military conflicts' impact on commercial flights Airlines divert, cancel more Middle East flights after Iran attacks U.S. military base Airlines cancel Israel flights, tour operators sc...
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