Airlines Suspend All Flights Across the Middle East on Saturday, 28 February 2026
Airlines halted every flight throughout the Middle East—including to and from Dubai, the world’s busiest aviation hub—on Saturday, 28 February 2026, after the United States and the Zionist entity carried out strikes against Iran, plunging the region into a fresh military confrontation.
According to Reuters, flight‑tracking maps showed an almost empty airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the Zionist entity, and Bahrain.
The Zionist entity announced that it had struck targets in Iran, while the U.S. military launched a series of attacks on Iranian territory. In response, Iran fired a salvo of missiles, marking a significant escalation in the Gulf.
Aviation authorities and airlines are urging travelers to:
- Check the status of their flights before departure.
- Follow all safety instructions issued by airlines and local authorities.
The situation remains highly unstable across the region.
Source: Reuters
