Overview
- Large sections of regional airspace remain closed on March 2, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha halting operations as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways suspend many services.
- Flight-tracking data show thousands of cancellations, including more than 2,800 on Sunday, as reroutings ripple into Europe and Asia and alternative hubs struggle to absorb demand.
- Airport officials report casualties and damage in the UAE, with four injured at Dubai International and one dead plus seven injured at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International after drone and missile strikes.
- EASA urged carriers to avoid affected skies, airlines issued broad rebooking and refund waivers, and the UAE directed hotels to host stranded passengers at government expense.
- Governments activated assistance and explored repatriation options, with Spain citing about 30,000 nationals stuck in the region, Mexico advising consular contact, and Thailand preparing evacuations.