Travel chaos spread across the Middle East and beyond, causing significant disruptions to air travel and a sharp decline in airline stocks.
Flight suspensions and disruptions: Emirates, the largest international airline, suspended all flights to and from Dubai, while other airlines such as Etihad and Qatar also extended canceled flights. Disruptions were also seen in Asia, with Cathay Pacific canceling some services. In India, IndiGo's flight suspensions were extended.
Military actions and consequences: President Trump stated that bombings against Iran would continue, leading to a fall in airline stocks. Several airports in the Persian Gulf were affected by crossfire. Iran launched missiles and drones in response to an initial attack.
Affected airports and passengers: Abu Dhabi airport reported casualties, and damage was caused in Dubai and Bahrain. Tens of thousands of people are stranded in the region. The large-scale suspension of all air services will disrupt global aircraft movements.
Global reactions: Airlines worldwide, including in Canada, Europe, and Singapore, suspended their services to the Middle East. The Indian Civil Aviation Authority reported hundreds of canceled flights.
The flight suspensions highlight the stakes in the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States, destabilizing the region and disrupting global air travel.