Overview

• On June 22, US forces struck Iranian nuclear sites and on June 23 Iran retaliated by firing missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq.
• Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait temporarily closed their airspace, prompting major carriers such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and British Airways to cancel or reroute flights.
• Air India halted all operations to the Middle East as well as services between North America, Europe and India, diverting or returning aircraft already en route.
• Some Gulf airspace has reopened, but airlines continue to navigate extended routes around conflict zones, driving up fuel expenses and complicating crew schedules.
• President Trump announced a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, and the US State Department issued a worldwide travel advisory in response to the ongoing tensions.