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UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait Carriers Suspend Flights Amid Regional Tension

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 3, 2026 · 2 min read

UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait Carriers Suspend Flights Amid Regional Tension

Carriers in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain divert routes and cancel services following regional airspace shutdowns.

Airlines across the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait have suspended or diverted multiple flights following the temporary closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern nations. The disruptions come as regional carriers respond to escalating security developments and the subsequent shutdown of corridors in Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. UAE Carriers Adjust Operations Dubai-based Emirates cancelled all flights to and from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on October 2. The airline confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely and maintaining contact with relevant authorities. Flydubai also cancelled scheduled services to Jordan, Iraq, Israel, and Iran, citing the temporary closure of regional airspace. In Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways diverted several flights on Tuesday and Wednesday. The carrier redirected services in response to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East, leading to delayed arrivals across its global network. Etihad advised passengers to check flight statuses via its website as schedules remain subject to change based on evolving conditions. Impact on Kuwait and Bahrain Kuwait Airways announced the rerouting of several incoming and outgoing…