Hundreds more flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid pandemic
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Global air travel is experiencing major disruptions due to the US-Israel war on Iran, resulting in thousands of cancelled flights and stranded passengers worldwide. Major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, have been closed for multiple days, causing significant aviation shock. As of Monday, over 1,200 flights were cancelled, adding to the nearly 6,000 cancellations from the weekend. Airlines like Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways have suspended numerous services, and Air India cancelled flights to Europe and North America. The airspace over several Middle Eastern countries remains largely empty, impacting flights from Bali to Frankfurt. The conflict's spread to Lebanon has further complicated the situation, with airspace closures and airport restrictions expected to cause continued delays and cancellations.
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AI-ExtractedAlmost 2,800 flights were cancelled on Saturday, and 3,156 cancelled on Sunday.
Early on Monday, 1,239 flights had already been cancelled.
Major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, closed for a third consecutive day.
Hundreds more flights were cancelled on Monday due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
You should prepare for delays or cancellations for the next few days as these attacks evolve.
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