After more than a week of severe disruptions in the Middle East's airspace, some airlines have begun to gradually resume flights. Some carriers are already returning flights, but others continue to limit or cancel routes due to the security situation in the region. Find out more about which airlines are already resuming flights and how the situation with flights in the Middle East is changing

Following large-scale disruptions in air traffic in the Middle East, airlines are gradually returning flights to the region. The first to announce a limited resumption of flights were carriers from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, which began operating repatriation and partially commercial flights.

At the same time, the situation remains unstable: some international airlines are still canceling or adjusting routes due to the closure of certain sections of airspace. Therefore, passengers are advised to carefully check the status of their flights and follow airline updates.

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Qatar Airways resumes limited flights via Doha

Qatar Airways, the flag carrier of Qatar, has announced the gradual resumption of flights via Hamad International Airport in Doha. So far, it is mainly about limited flights, including repatriation flights, which help passengers leave the region after large-scale disruptions in air traffic.

According to the airline, flights from Doha to a number of major international cities are scheduled for March 9-10, including:

1. London, UK

2. Madrid, Spain

3. Istanbul, Turkey

4. New Delhi, India

5. Beijing, China

6. Nairobi, Kenya

7. Frankfurt, Germany

8. Milan, Italy

9. Moscow, russia

10. Manila, Philippines

At the same time, Qatar Airways emphasizes that these flights do not mean a full resumption of the regular commercial schedule. The company will gradually return flights depending on the opening of airspace and the security situation in the region.

According to preliminary estimates, up to 8,000 passengers could have been stranded in Qatar due to the disruption of air traffic. The government helped travelers by covering hotel costs and temporarily extending their visas.

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Emirates and Etihad are gradually returning flights

Airlines from the United Arab Emirates have also begun to gradually resume flights after disruptions in the region's airspace. The country's largest carriers are already operating some flights, but they are still working on a reduced schedule.

Emirates, for example, is currently operating flights with a limited schedule, gradually returning its international route network. According to the company, in just one day, the carrier transported about 30 thousand passengers from Dubai, UAE, and expects to restore 100% of the route network in the coming days, if the airspace situation allows.

At the same time, Etihad Airways has resumed a limited flight schedule from its main hub, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The airline plans to operate flights to more than 70 destinations throughout March, gradually returning passengers to their usual travel schedule.

Despite the resumption of some flights, the airlines emphasize that flight safety remains a top priority, so the schedule may change depending on the situation in the region and airspace availability.

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Muscat has become a key transit hub for passengers

During the air traffic disruption, Muscat, Oman's capital, played a key role in evacuating passengers from the region. Muscat International Airport became one of the main transit hubs for travelers unable to depart the UAE due to airspace closures.

Oman Air, the country's national carrier, reported that it operated about 80 additional flights during the week, allowing more than 97,000 passengers to return home or continue their journey. The airline also stated that it will continue to add new flights if possible to stabilize the transportation situation.

In addition, additional bus routes to Oman were organized for passengers leaving the UAE by land so that they could get to Muscat and board international flights.

Nevertheless, some of Oman Air's destinations remain temporarily suspended, and further resumption of flights will depend on the flight safety situation in the region.

Many international airlines still restrict flights to the region

Despite the gradual resumption of some flights, a number of international airlines continue to restrict or cancel flights to the Middle East. The reason for this is flight safety risks and partially closed airspace in the region.

In particular, some carriers have already announced temporary changes to their schedules:

1. Turkish Airlines has suspended flights to a number of Middle Eastern countries.

2. Air France temporarily suspends flights to Dubai, UAE and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

3. KLM does not use the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Israel and adjusts some of its routes.

4. Lufthansa Group, along with other airlines in the group, has suspended some flights to cities in the region.

5. Wizz Air has canceled flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, Dubai, UAE and Abu Dhabi, UAE until at least March 15.

Most airlines emphasize that the decision to resume flights will be made depending on the situation and recommendations of aviation regulators.

In a previous article, we reported that Wizz Air was canceling flights to Israel, the UAE, and Jordan until March 15.

What passengers planning to travel should know

Despite the gradual resumption of air traffic in the Middle East, the situation with flights in the region remains unstable. Many airlines continue to adjust their flight schedules depending on the opening of airspace and the security situation.

Passengers planning to travel to or through the Middle East in the near future should consider several important points:

- Regularly check the flight status on the airline's website;

- Follow the airline's announcements regarding changes in the schedule;

- Take into account possible delays or route changes;

- Arrive at the airport only if you have a confirmed reservation.

Experts also advise to closely monitor updates from airlines and airports, as it may take some time to restore a full flight schedule in the region.

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