Travel Advisory Middle East Airspace Disruptions


Current Situation

Major aviation hubs impacted include:

  • Dubai (UAE)

  • Abu Dhabi (UAE)

  • Doha (Qatar)

Multiple international carriers are experiencing flight cancellations, delays and rerouting.

Countries Currently Affected

Airspace status for commercial flights (subject to change without notice):

  • UAE – Closed

  • Qatar – Closed

  • Bahrain – Closed

  • Kuwait – Closed

  • Israel – Closed

  • Iran – Closed

  • Iraq – Closed

  • Jordan – Closed

We recommend verifying live flight information directly with airlines and airport websites before travelling.

Airlines Most Impacted

  • Emirates

  • Etihad Airways

  • Qatar Airways

Please note: European and other international carriers that normally route through Gulf airspace may also be affected.

If You Are Travelling Soon

Within 72 Hours:

  • Confirm your flight status before departing for the airport.

  • Use your airline’s mobile app for real-time updates.

  • Ensure your contact details are updated within your airline booking.

  • Contact our team if you require support with rebooking.

Already Travelling:

  • Monitor airline notifications closely.

  • Contact our emergency line if your itinerary is disrupted.

Rebooking & Rerouting

Airlines may implement flexible waiver policies during disruptions of this scale.

We are:

  • Monitoring airline advisories

  • Working through affected bookings in order of departure urgency

  • Assisting with alternative routing where possible

  • Exploring refund options where applicable

Travel Insurance Considerations

Due to the nature of this disruption, many travel insurance policies may not provide coverage.

We recommend:

  • Reviewing your policy wording

  • Contacting your insurer directly for clarification

  • Confirming coverage related to trip disruption or cancellation

Official Resources

Our Duty of Care

As your travel partner, we are committed to:

✔ Proactive communication
✔ Confirming flight status prior to departure
✔ Supporting rebooking and rerouting
✔ Providing emergency assistance contacts

You are not alone in this.

If you need assistance, please contact:

📞 1300 88 3750
📧 travel@nationalseniors.com.au
🚨 After-hours Emergency Support: +61 7 7255 4285