Airspace Closure

Etna’s volcanic ash emissions have once again forced Catania Airport to suspend flight operations, with the closure now extended until 10am on September 15

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines warn travelers of longer airport queues and temporary airspace closures during Malaysia’s National Day week from August 26 to 31

Mount Etna's eruption has once again forced airspace closures over Sicily, limiting arrivals to five per hour until 2 p.m. on Monday, two days after Catania Airport returned to full operation

Romania warns that a court dispute involving its air navigation provider could lead to a severe disruption or potential closure of national airspace, raising major civil flight concerns

Following airspace reopening: The UK’s Foreign Office advises citizens in Kuwait to travel only if safe, highlighting limited flight options, border crossing rules, and emergency preparedness

Fuel costs have almost doubled, airlines are rethinking routes, changing destinations, and warning of damage to profitability and flight frequency. The CEO of the International Air Transport Association responds for the first time

The Department of State is warning American citizens around the world, especially in the Middle East, of increased security risks. Among other things, concerns about the closure of airspace and attacks on American facilities

FCDO warns against travel to Cuba, Egypt, and parts of Lebanon, confirms Bahrain staff withdrawal, and alerts Brits to Maldives flight disruption linked to Middle East airspace closures. Cuban airports are out of fuel; Canadian carriers and LATAM have suspended services to Cuba; Air France will suspend flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to June 14; Beirut airport remains open

MSC, TUI, Celestyal, and Aroya Cruises continue to face disruption as regional airspace closures and security concerns keep ships and passengers stranded in Gulf ports

Dubai and Zayed airports have partially reopened on Monday amid the air travel chaos in the Middle East, following airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions. Which airports are still closed?