The Israel-Iran war’s fury grounded Dubai’s aviation empire, with Dubai Airports suspending all operations at DXB and DWC indefinitely after Tehran’s bombardment. Airspace shutdowns in Israel, Iran, Dubai, and Iraq have severed key Middle East routes, stranding countless flyers.
Social media alerts from Dubai Airports on X warned: ‘All flights at DXB and DWC halted until advised otherwise. Stay away from terminals; liaise with your airline.’ Cooperation from the public was warmly acknowledged amid watchful monitoring.
Dubai International’s stature as a top-tier hub—1,200 daily flights, 8,500 weekly, 100+ airlines spanning 270 spots including Emirates, Flydubai, IndiGo, Air India—is now paused, highlighting conflict’s travel toll.
Gulf-wide, safety drives mass flight axings, reroutes, redirects. Israel’s swift civilian airspace ban post-strikes forced global carriers to scramble.
Responses poured in: Flydubai cited affected routes due to regional closures. Air India’s statement: ‘Suspending all Middle East flights amid fragile situation; utmost safety commitment, continuous assessment, full traveler support.’ Air India Express ceased westbound Gulf internationals, prioritizing lives.
As major US-Israeli strikes unfold in Iran, escalation fears mount, portending vast political-economic waves. The aviation sector hunkers down, aiding those impacted while hoping for swift resolution.