US EditionUS Strikes on Iran Add to Global Travel Disruptions and Flight Cancellations
- On June 23, Emirates announced a temporary halt on all its services to Tehran in Iran and Baghdad and Basra in Iraq, effective until June 30, 2025, impacting travelers connecting through Dubai to these locations.
- The suspensions followed escalating hostilities, including US missile strikes on Iran on June 22 and Iran's missile attack on US forces in Qatar, which triggered regional airspace closures.
- Other carriers like British Airways, Air India, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines also canceled or suspended flights to affected Middle Eastern destinations amid growing safety concerns.
- Flight cancellations worldwide reached 243 by Tuesday, with Dubai International Airport recording 26, and Air India 25 cancellations on Monday, as Ian Petchenik noted a dramatic increase in impacts.
- These disruptions underscore ongoing risks to air travel in the region, prompting airlines and authorities to prioritize passenger safety and issue advisories while the situation remains volatile.
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U.S. strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations
The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran caused travel disruptions to pile up globally this week — with flight cancellations continuing Tuesday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a ceasefire was “in effect.”
US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions
NEW YORK, United States — The US entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions to pile up globally. Following unprecedented bombings ordered by President Donald Trump on three Iranian nuclear and military sites over the weekend, Iran on Monday launched a missile attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.
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US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations
The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions to pile up globally. Following unprecedented bombings ordered by President Donald Trump on three Iranian nuclear and military sites over the weekend, Iran on Monday launched a missile attack on U.S. forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid A
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