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Oman Air UAE–Muscat Bus
Oman Air Launches Bus Connection from UAE to Muscat Amid Airspace Disruptions Amid ongoing airspace closures and operational restrictions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Oman Air has introduced a temporary bus connection from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat between March 3–5. Under the arrangement, passengers will be transported by bus from Sharjah to Muscat and then connected to their…
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Air India Runs Staff-Only Dubai–India Flight
Air India Operates Staff-Only Flight from Dubai to India Air India operated a special flight from Dubai to India carrying 149 airline personnel after partial reopening of regional airspace. Due to earlier airspace closures, a significant portion of the airline’s operational workforce had been stranded in Dubai. Instead of civilian passengers, the aircraft carried only pilots and cabin crew members,…
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Evacuation Moments on United Aircraft
Evacuation Moments From United Airlines Aircraft | Passengers Exiting With Cabin Baggage During Evacuation The N24972-registered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operating United Airlines’ #UA2127 flight from Los Angeles to New York, returned shortly after takeoff due to a reported engine fire indication. After landing safely at the airport, the aircraft was evacuated on the apron using emergency slides in accordance with…
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easyJet Suspends UK–Cyprus Flights Until Thursday
easyJet has announced the suspension of all flights between the United Kingdom and Cyprus until Thursday. Under the decision, services from Larnaca International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, as well as flights from Paphos International Airport to Gatwick and Manchester Airport, have been halted. Flights to Berlin are reported to remain unaffected. Ongoing regional hostilities have also led to additional…
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Etihad Resumes Passenger Flights
Etihad Resumes Passenger Flights After Regional Tensions Etihad Airways has resumed its first passenger flight following recent tensions and consecutive airspace restrictions in the Middle East. The airline’s EY67 flight took off with the A6-APF-registered Airbus A380, marking the first step in the gradual return to normal operations. According to Flightradar24 data, this flight quickly became one of the most…
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Air Astana Orders 25 Airbus Jets
Air Astana has placed its largest-ever direct order with Airbus for 25 new aircraft, comprising 5 A320neo and 20 A321neo jets. The agreement was announced in Toulouse and marks a symbolic milestone as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of Air Astana’s first A320 entering service in 2006. Air Astana CEO Peter Foster highlighted the long-standing success of the A320…
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Emirates, Etihad to Resume Operations Tomorrow
Emirates and Etihad Airways to Resume Operations Tomorrow Regional airspace closures across the Middle East continue to impact Gulf-based airline operations. Emirates and Etihad Airways announced in separate operational updates that flights to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi are planned to resume at specific times. According to Emirates, inbound and outbound flights to and from Dubai are expected to…
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Jet to Muscat for UAE Crews
Aircraft Dispatched to Muscat for Crews Stranded in the UAE Austrian Airlines has deployed an Airbus A320neo to the Sultanate of Oman. The aircraft was sent to Muscat to pick up flight crews stranded in the region, particularly in Dubai. The flight, operated by Austrian Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group, may also be carrying crews from other airlines…
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UAE Covers Lodging for Stranded Guests
UAE to Cover Accommodation Costs for Stranded Guests The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism has issued a written notice to hotels regarding guests who are unable to leave the country due to travel restrictions. In the official letter dated February 28, 2026, hotels were requested to extend the stays of guests whose departure dates have passed but who…
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Iraq Extends Airspace Restrictions 24 Hours
Iraq Extends Airspace Restrictions by 24 Hours Iraq has extended its decision to keep its airspace closed to flights for an additional 24 hours due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a statement, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced that the country’s airspace will remain closed in light of the risks arising from the attacks launched by the…
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