Middle East

After a week of military strikes between Israel and Iran, Qatar is the latest country in the Middle East to shut down its airspace.

These suspensions add to a growing list of airlines adjusting operations amid airspace restrictions and security advisories in the Middle East.

The partnership paves the way for new flight routes, with Ethiopian set to launch services from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi on July 15.

UAE-based Etihad Airways reported first quarter profits of $187 million, making Q1 2025 its most profitable quarter ever.

Turkish Airlines has resumed scheduled flights to Damascus, marking a significant step in the recovery of Syria’s international air connectivity.

Formerly known as AnadoluJet, AJet announced its entry into Algeria’s market through a press release on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

Bahraini flag carrier, Gulf Air, also operates the London Heathrow route 28 times weekly with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Air Arabia achieved 8% YoY growth in profit while still deploying more capacity in the market, an impressive result given the regional airspace challenges.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline attributed its strong financial results to booming passenger numbers, expanding cargo business, and strategic cost-saving measures.

Early reports on Tuesday of an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel have prompted many airlines to reroute flights.