What Does Closure of Qatar Airspace Mean for Flights Across Middle East?

What does closure of Qatar airspace mean for flights across Middle East?

UK travellers were first to be hit by Qatar airspace closure as dozens of diversions began – with Gatwick flight sent to Riyadh

Major impacts for travellers as airlines divert flights amid Middle East conflict

Qatar closed its airspace amid the ongoing hostility, impacting at least seven flights from Australia.

Uh Oh: Qatar Closes Airspace, As Qatar Airways Grounds Flights

The Middle East offers among the most global air connectivity of any region in the world, given its convenient geography. Operating in the region can be difficult under the best of circumstances, given the fragile geopolitics at play. However, things are now getting even more complicated… Qatar closes its airspace to commercial flights Within the past hour, Qatar has completely closed its airspace to commercial flights, a decision made “in order…