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Middle East conflict leads to flight diversions affecting Doha and Dubai
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The Middle East is currently experiencing significant disruptions in air travel due to escalating military conflicts. The situation intensified on June 23, when Iran launched attacks on a US military base in Qatar, leading to a full shutdown of Qatari airspace and subsequent flight cancellations and diversions.

Qatar Airways suspended all flights temporarily, with numerous inbound flights to Doha and Dubai either cancelled or rerouted. According to Cirium, an aviation data analytics company, 12 Qatar Airways flights already airborne at the time had to be diverted. Most were sent to Dammam in Saudi Arabia. Specific flights like QR10 from London Heathrow and QR330 from London Gatwick diverted to Riyadh, while others went to Muscat and Abu Dhabi.

Many airlines chose different responses. For instance, Sri Lankan Airlines' A320neo diverted to Muscat, while Air India Express returned one of its 737s to Kannur, India.

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The attack prompted not only Qatar but also other countries in the region to close their airspaces temporarily. Although these closures have since ended, many Dubai-bound flights faced similar issues. Four flights operated by three airlines en route to Dubai elected to divert. Air India Express's IX191 landed in Mumbai instead of Dubai, while IX195 returned to Jaipur. Air India's Boeing 787-8 from Delhi also returned home. SWISS's daily A330 from Zurich turned around over Saudi Arabia and landed in Izmir, Turkey.

Additionally, more than a dozen airlines cancelled their flights heading towards the Middle East. American Airlines and United Airlines have consistently cancelled their routes since June 17. However, flights bound for Tel Aviv were neither cancelled nor diverted.

Airlines now face challenges returning their aircraft back into regular operations after these disruptions. Typically, planes fly empty back to the carrier's hub if needed or continue with passengers if it aligns with their destination plans. Accommodating passengers remains another challenge; Qatar Airways can easily reticket those stranded in nearby cities like Dammam or Abu Dhabi. In contrast, airlines not based in the region may need agreements with other carriers for passenger transport.

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