# US & Israel Attack Iran: Gulf Carrier Suspensions and Airspace Closures

_Feb 28 12:48_

Tags: Emirates, Mahan Air, Qatar Airways, Iran, Middle East, United States, airline, industry news

Following the US and Israel attack on Iran, major Gulf carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways have suspended flights due to airspace closures, causing widespread cancellations and diversions

## Summary

The United States and Israel have launched a "major combat operation" against Iran, prompting immediate disruptions to global aviation. Major Gulf carriers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, have suspended all flights to and from their hubs due to regional airspace closures. This has led to numerous flight cancellations, diversions, and flights returning to origin. The impact is expected to last for days, with a complicated recovery process as carriers adjust their banked operations. Several Middle Eastern countries have closed their airspace. Mahan Air is also noted with a Boeing 777 destroyed in an attack

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Emirates, Mahan Air, Qatar Airways).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/flight-chaos-airspace-closures-united-states-israel-attack-iran) — Flight Chaos & Airspace Closures, As United States & Israel Attack Iran

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