Overview
- Parts of the region are reopening in stages after a short ceasefire, with the UAE and Qatar restoring limited flights as carriers warn travelers to check their status.
- India says 375,000 people have returned from West Asia, with roughly 95 non‑scheduled flights from the UAE expected in a day and transit help arranged via Saudi Arabia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
- Indian airlines have paused select Gulf routes and issued advisories, and Qatar Airways has halted 12 destinations while preparing a pared‑back schedule.
- Rerouting around restricted airspace is adding hours to India–Europe and US trips, driving higher fuel burn and fares as airlines add surcharges and adjust crew duty plans.
- UAE aviation authorities are using approved “safe corridors” to launch flights when threats are low, yet reduced capacity and reported multi‑billion‑dollar airline losses point to a slow recovery.