A number of countries in the region are closing their airspace.
Modern.az reports that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency is asking air carriers not to fly in Middle Eastern airspace.
Also, Russian airlines are postponing Middle East flights:
“Due to the international situation, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, and Israel have closed their airspaces. As a result, Russian airlines are temporarily suspending their flights to that region and redirecting flights to other routes” – the statement says.
Furthermore, Omani authorities have closed the airport in the capital Muscat to ensure flight safety.
The Qatar News Agency also reported that Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flights to and from Doha.
