US-Israel Attack on Iran Shuts Down Middle East Airspace

0:00On March 1st, this episode is brought to you by Surfshark. If you want an easy way to add an extra layer of privacy to your internet use, Surfshark works across all your devices and helps keep your connection more secure. Links, in the episode description, here's the latest in global news. A joint attack by the United States and Israel on Iran has shut down air spaces across the Middle East, grounding flights and stranding tens of. Thousands of travelers worldwide. Countries including Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates close their sky starting Saturday with major. Airports like Dubai International and Qatar's main hub remaining shut into Sunday or Monday. Emirates Airlines halted all flights to and from Dubai until at least Sunday afternoon, while other carriers suspended service to the region through. At the weekend, strikes hit airports in the United Arab Emirates, injuring several people

1:02at Dubai International and killing one at Zayed International in Abu Dhabi. Along with injuries in Kuwait, travelers face massive disruptions with hundreds of flights diverted to places like Athens, Istanbul, and Rome, and some planes turning back after. Hours in the air. Airlines like Air India, Turkish Airlines, Delta, United, and British Airways canceled routes to destinations including Tel Aviv, Doha, and Dubai, issuing waivers for rebooking without extra fees. Rerouting flights south over Saudi Arabia will add hours and fuel costs, potentially raising ticket prices if tensions drag on. Experts say countries could reopen parts of their airspace within a day or two, once military operations clarify in Iran's missile threats ease, similar to a prior conflict that lasted 12 days. Airlines urged passengers to check flight status online before heading out, as the situation shifts fast and more changes loom.