Overview

• UAE implemented a precautionary airspace closure on June 23 after Iran launched missile strikes on US bases in Qatar and Iraq.
• Emirates and flydubai suspended routes to Iran and Iraq through June 30 while Dubai Airports warned of delays, cancellations and reroutes.
• Vineet Kumar Singh shared live updates on Instagram as he waited at the gate and faced uncertainty about boarding times.
• His Emirates flight departed late and he touched down in Mumbai at approximately 3:45 am IST on June 24, praising airport staff for their support.
• Authorities have begun to resume flights in UAE airspace but continue to monitor the security situation closely.