Airlines remain cautious across region
Although some routes are returning, aviation operators continue to monitor risks across the Middle East.
However, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised airlines to remain cautious when operating in the region, extending its conflict-zone advisory to July 3.
EASA said airlines should continue to avoid Iranian, Iraqi and Lebanese airspace, while exercising caution when operating over Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
The agency said the risk level in the region had reduced compared with the height of the conflict, but the situation remained fragile and required ongoing monitoring.
The conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel carried out military strikes against targets in Iran, followed by blatant Iranian retaliatory attacks on UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The resulting hostilities affected aviation operations across the region, prompting temporary airspace restrictions and flight cancellations.
Dhanusha is a Chief Reporter at Gulf News in Dubai, with her finger firmly on the pulse of UAE, regional, and global aviation. She dives deep into how airlines and airports operate, expand, and embrace the latest tech.
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