Middle East flight chaos spreads as UAE bans Iranian airlines (cntravellerme.com)

The UAE suspended all flights by Iranian airlines after US sanctions hit Iran's civilian fleet, while carriers across the Gulf face delays and cancellations. Emirates operates 93 per cent of pre-war capacity, Qatar Airways 85 per cent, and Gulf Air 75 per cent, with British Airways extending route cancellations. US embassies warned of possible airspace closures, and EASA renewed its conflict zone advisory for Gulf waters until 30 September.