24
Jun 2025
10:58 UTC
MENA Tactical (UPDATE): Airlines adjust travel operations across region on June 23-24; remain cognizant of authorities’ updates
Current Situation:
- Authorities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE announced the reopening of their airspace on June 23-24, following Iran’s missile attack on the US’ al-Ubeid base in Qatar.
- British Airways, Air France-KLM, and Air Astana, Iberia Airlines, Air France, and Turkish Airlines have resumed flights to the Gulf countries following a brief suspension of operations on June 23.
- Multiple airlines are continuing to adjust their flight operations in the region amid ongoing developments between Iran and Israel.
- These include:
- Lebanon-based Middle East Airlines (MEA) adjusted its Beirut-Kuwait flight schedule from June 24-26, with departures now set for 07:50 (local time) instead of 08:50.
- Finnair Airlines announced the cancellation of its flights to Doha until June 30.
- Singapore Airlines announced the cancellation of its flights to Dubai through June 24.
- On June 23, Emirates Airlines resumed flights to and from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport.
- As of June 23, Air Algerie has cancelled all of its flights to Amman throughout July.
Source: NNA
Recommendations:
- Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, remain cognizant of updates regarding airspace closures, flight cancellations, and disruptions, and reconfirm travel itineraries.
- Adhere to the authorities’ instructions and remain cognizant of further updates.
AFFECTED AREA
MENA
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Authorities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE announced the reopening of their airspace on June 23-24, following Iran’s missile attack on the US’ al-Ubeid base in Qatar.
- British Airways, Air France-KLM, and Air Astana, Iberia Airlines, Air France, and Turkish Airlines have resumed flights to the Gulf countries following a brief suspension of operations on June 23.
- Multiple airlines are continuing to adjust their flight operations in the region amid ongoing developments between Iran and Israel.
- These include:
- Lebanon-based Middle East Airlines (MEA) adjusted its Beirut-Kuwait flight schedule from June 24-26, with departures now set for 07:50 (local time) instead of 08:50.
- Finnair Airlines announced the cancellation of its flights to Doha until June 30.
- Singapore Airlines announced the cancellation of its flights to Dubai through June 24.
- On June 23, Emirates Airlines resumed flights to and from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport.
- As of June 23, Air Algerie has cancelled all of its flights to Amman throughout July.
Source: NNA
Recommendations:
- Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, remain cognizant of updates regarding airspace closures, flight cancellations, and disruptions, and reconfirm travel itineraries.
- Adhere to the authorities’ instructions and remain cognizant of further updates.