Middle East Airspace

My cousin was supposed to fly in yesterday for a visit (with Qatar). Her flight obviously got cancelled but managed to get a booking in two weeks with another airline.
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
My cousin was supposed to fly in yesterday for a visit (with Qatar). Her flight obviously got cancelled but managed to get a booking in two weeks with another airline.
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with unlimited oil money all the war has done is make the gulf arabs more generous with the optional perks
they want to move away from oil, and this is the next best thing,

I reckon this is probably the opportunity of a lifetime to travel there especially on a budget, everybody trying to evacuate, missiles flying, hotels empty, tourist hot-spots empty, they likely to give people anything and everything to stay, and have a good time.

crisis breeds opportunity,
 
I wonder if this conflict will change the world order of safe havens and playgrounds for the ultra rich who thought the UAE was in a “bubble”. I have also seen reports of businesses who have offices there moving out irrespective of the outcome of the war and tourism is likely to tank as well. Will be interesting to see how the UAE rebuilds after this.

For travelers like the OP, the safe thing to do (if you not a gambling person) is to re-route your trip via Singapore, Hong Kong, Ethiopia or even Turkey or Mauritius all depending on your appetite for layovers and multi leg journeys. Also, travel insurance excludes all acts of war that impacts the journey like cancellations and curtailments, they will only cover the medical and health stuff.
 
XPD said:
I wonder if this conflict will change the world order of safe havens and playgrounds for the ultra rich who thought the UAE was in a “bubble”. I have also seen reports of businesses who have offices there moving out irrespective of the outcome of the war and tourism is likely to tank as well. Will be interesting to see how the UAE rebuilds after this.

For travelers like the OP, the safe thing to do (if you not a gambling person) is to re-route your trip via Singapore, Hong Kong, Ethiopia or even Turkey or Mauritius all depending on your appetite for layovers and multi leg journeys. Also, travel insurance excludes all acts of war that impacts the journey like cancellations and curtailments, they will only cover the medical and health stuff.
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Can you link to these reports?
 
XPD said:
I wonder if this conflict will change the world order of safe havens and playgrounds for the ultra rich who thought the UAE was in a “bubble”. I have also seen reports of businesses who have offices there moving out irrespective of the outcome of the war and tourism is likely to tank as well. Will be interesting to see how the UAE rebuilds after this.

For travelers like the OP, the safe thing to do (if you not a gambling person) is to re-route your trip via Singapore, Hong Kong, Ethiopia or even Turkey or Mauritius all depending on your appetite for layovers and multi leg journeys. Also, travel insurance excludes all acts of war that impacts the journey like cancellations and curtailments, they will only cover the medical and health stuff.
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I don't think so, the Emirates remain in tact, the UAE doesn't need to re-build, it needs to get Iran to stop bombing them. Literally that's it. The war can continue - the UAE and Saudi etc can function as airline hubs and tourist hotspots even while US, Israel and Iran try to kill eachother. In previous wars they carried on pretty much as normal. The problem is Iran (not 100% to blame but in that they're retaliating to foreign bases in those countries).

I'm sure they'll reach some kind of agreement to at least leave the UAE alone and possibly Cyprus and carry on focused only on wiping eachother out.
 
Jet-Fighter7700 said:
obviously, the war hasn't done the UAE any favors, and they rely on Tourism a lot, now that they want to move away from oil,
if I was trying to get a good deal on hotels and flights in Dubai, I might book now actually, especially when there is a war on, as everybody want to get out,

just like the situation during covid was,
opportunity breeds in times of crisis, especially Dubai that can lower prices quite easily, as money gets pumped out the ground,

but thats me thinking with my Jew hat on,
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The situation is rapidly changing , Emirates is planning to begin normal operations from next week, for now limited flights out
 
RedViking said:
This is why I tried to create a thread keeping track of airports and travels but the mods instead of renaming it or something merged it into that cesspit of an Israel Twitter R Us thread.
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Can use this , hopefully it does not go that way again
 
XPD said:
I wonder if this conflict will change the world order of safe havens and playgrounds for the ultra rich who thought the UAE was in a “bubble”. I have also seen reports of businesses who have offices there moving out irrespective of the outcome of the war and tourism is likely to tank as well. Will be interesting to see how the UAE rebuilds after this.

For travelers like the OP, the safe thing to do (if you not a gambling person) is to re-route your trip via Singapore, Hong Kong, Ethiopia or even Turkey or Mauritius all depending on your appetite for layovers and multi leg journeys. Also, travel insurance excludes all acts of war that impacts the journey like cancellations and curtailments, they will only cover the medical and health stuff.
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I am planning this, I see they have allowed refunds till March 31st, when my window opens for refunds I will book Cathay since Singapore is all booked,
 
From FlightRadar24:

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Following yesterday’s drone strikes on Azerbaijani soil, the country has prolonged the airspace closure covering the southern sector of Baku FIR.

For all other airspace closures and restrictions in the region, please see our updated list found here:

www.flightradar24.com

Airspace closures following Israeli and US strikes on Iran | Flightradar24 Blog

Israel and the United States has launched airstrikes on Iran. Airspace in the region is closed as a result—learn more about the latest developments.
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Etihad Airways Grounding Is Over - DJ's Aviation​

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Etihad Airways’ grounding is finally coming to a close with the limited resumption of its flight schedule from 6 March 2026.

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier says a limited number of flights will operate from its hub to key destinations, with priority given to guests with existing bookings who can be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible.

The airline is continuing to contract with those who can jump on board these new flights and advises customers who have not heard from the airline not to head to the airport, as these locations are already congested and do not need additional pressure.

Etihad Airways’ decision to launch limited flying comes after close coordination with relevant authorities, following safety and security assessments, and Etihad continues to monitor the situation, aware that flights will operate only if all safety criteria can be met.
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Etihad Airways Grounding Is Over - Dj's Aviation

Etihad Airways' grounding is finally coming to a close with the limited resumption of its flight schedule from 6 March 2026.
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William1102 said:
Hi All

Looking for some advice here, I am flying to Japan using Emirates next month towards the middle of the month.

With the current issues in the UAE, would it be advisable to cancel or plan to do so in April. Budget wise my only option is Ethiopian and Cathay

Anyone flew with them before?
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Emirates are operating limited flights at the moment. Taking off towards Omani airspace for all of their flights. They've been operating like this for a few days now. They've said today that they expect to be at 100% in the coming days. At the end of the day, if you dont feel safe or can't take the risk rather cancel and rebook on Singapore or Cathay.
 
William1102 said:
Hi All

Looking for some advice here, I am flying to Japan using Emirates next month towards the middle of the month.

With the current issues in the UAE, would it be advisable to cancel or plan to do so in April. Budget wise my only option is Ethiopian and Cathay

Anyone flew with them before?
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I wouldn't choose Ethiopian if you paid me. Besides putting a plane into the ground at mach 1, have you ever been to Addis airport? I'll just leave it at that :sick: :sick: :sick: 🤮

Just choose Cathay, they're brilliant, have always been number 1. Not sure if any Japanese carriers fly direct, obviously that would be a first bet but I don't think they do.

Otherwise Singapore is excellent.

I'm sure your Emirates flight will be fine by then, but if you are worried and a ticket change doesn't cost you anything then I'd change it to Cathay or Singapore.
 
Tongs of Destiny said:
Otherwise Singapore is excellent.

I'm sure your Emirates flight will be fine by then, but if you are worried and a ticket change doesn't cost you anything then I'd change it to Cathay or Singapore.
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This, I guess the routing I'd always do as an Israeli will be the one everybody does now.

Makes sense though, getting down to Africa was always one of the longest long haul routes there are.
 
William1102 said:
Prices have actually come down on Emirates from when I booked in Jan, I would have saved R3000 if I waited which is unusual as in Jan I had to change my dates twice due to flights being sold out
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I assume you went with Emirates to avoid the Dbn-Jhb leg? What sort of cancellation fee are you due, hopefully not the full fare.
 
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