The Middle East route has become more important for flights between Europe and Asia since Russian and Ukrainian airspace closed due to war

Dubai and Doha are two of the busiest transit hubs connecting the Middle East to the United States, Europe, and Asia. The airline shutdowns mark a serious disruption to global travel at a moment when tensions continue to escalate.

Air travel across the Middle East continues to face major disruptions after the United States launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday. Airlines are now avoiding large parts of the region’s airspace due to growing security concerns,