Gulf aviation: navigating the storm
How airlines dealt with the worst operational crisis in the region's history. Twelve FIRs closed, five carriers paralysed, the world's busiest airspace emptied overnight.
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4,929 Flights cancelled by Qatar Airways in 25 days Flightradar24, 28 Feb–24 Mar 2026
12 FIRs closed by EASA CZIB 2026-03-R5 EASA, 1 Mar 2026
3,400+ Global flights disrupted daily at peak IATA estimate, 2 Mar 2026
13% Effective drop in global air cargo capacity ICAO preliminary, Mar 2026
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