Middle East Flight Cancellations Surpass 23,000, 4.4 Million Seats Lost
Middle East flight cancellations topped 23,000 since Feb 28, wiping out 4.4 million seats and prompting Emirates and Qatar Airways to suspend service through early March. Air India, Air France-KLM and British Airways are adding extra flights and rerouting via UAE safe corridors processing up to 48 flights per hour.
1. Middle East Flight Disruptions
Since Feb 28, cancellations to Middle East hubs have exceeded 23,000 flights, eliminating 4.4 million seats. Emirates and Qatar Airways extended suspensions through early March, while carriers such as Air India, Air France-KLM and British Airways have added extra services and rerouted through UAE corridors capable of handling 48 flights per hour.