Major airlines in the Middle East are resuming their flight operations after canceling or rerouting flights due to Iran's drone and missile attacks against Israel. Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways have announced the reinstatement of their flight schedules to and from various destinations in the region.
The Breakdown
Emirates is resuming flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon.
Qatar Airways has returned its flight schedules to Amman, Baghdad, and Beirut.
Etihad Airways will restart passenger and cargo flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut.
Fly Dubai has also been affected by the temporary closure of airspaces in the region.
A Moment of Calm in the Storm
The resumption of flight schedules by major Middle East airlines indicates a return to normalcy after the recent tensions between Iran and Israel. It highlights the importance of air travel connectivity in the region and the impact of geopolitical events on the aviation industry.
Setbacks Continue
Despite resuming operations, commercial air travel across the Middle East was severely disrupted on Monday. While airspaces began officially reopening on Sunday, the aftermath of the suspended traffic saw hundreds of flights delayed, suspended, or rerouted, with disruptions extending into Monday. Allies including the United States, France, and the United Kingdom reportedly helped Israel intercept "almost all" incoming projectiles, but the direct assault raised fears of broader regional conflict.
