Kenya Airways has temporarily suspended all flights to Dubai and Sharjah due to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace closure, following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
The airline said flights KQ310, KQ305, and freighter flights have been cancelled, but assured that “the situation is developing and it will provide updates as soon as new information becomes available”.
“Kenya Airways apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates customers’ patience and understanding, encouraging them to check the latest flight updates on its website or mobile app or to contact the Customer Excellence Team at +254 711 024 747.”
“We will communicate and engage directly with affected customers and provide them with the necessary assistance,” the airline added.
Middle East Airspace Shutdown Disrupts Global Flights
The closures have caused a strain at transit hubs such as Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, where passengers are facing delays, crowded terminals, and sudden changes to travel plans.
Qatar Airways has suspended all operations to and from Doha due to Qatar’s airspace closure. Additional ground staff have been deployed to support affected passengers, with services expected to resume once the airspace reopens, though delays are anticipated.
“The airline is working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support impacted passengers and will resume operations when the airspace re-opens,” Qatar Airways has mentioned in a statement.
Summary of aviation disruption- Airlines that have cancelled flights:
- Lufthansa has suspended flights to and from Dubai between February 28 and 29 and paused services to Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Oman until early March.
- Wizz Air has cancelled all flights to Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman, with the suspension in place at least until March 7.
- Air France and KLM have cancelled services to Tel Aviv and Beirut.
- Air Arabia has discontinued flights to Iran, Iraq, and other affected regional destinations.
- Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air India, IndiGo, and numerous other carriers have suspended or cancelled routes involving Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman, various Gulf cities, and connected markets.
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Israel’s Latest Developments
Israel carried out pre‑emptive strikes inside Iran on Saturday morning, setting off explosions not only in Tehran but also in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, and Kermanshah.
The Israeli government stated that the operation was meant to counter what it views as increasing threats from Iran’s military activities.
“Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel,” the Israel Defence Forces mentioned earlier in a statement.
Israel is also coordinating closely with U.S. forces as both nations brace for potential further escalation, with the situation on the ground still shifting rapidly
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