Flight Status

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April 28, 2026 10:11 AM (GMT+2) - Latest version

Background

• On 28 February 2026, a significant geopolitical escalation occurred involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, with subsequent knock-on effects across several Gulf states including the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Governments and aviation authorities across the region responded by declaring emergency measures.
• As a direct consequence, airspace across the Middle East was closed by multiple countries, major international hub airports suspended operations, and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of the world's oil supply transits, came to a near halt.
• The situation remains active and unresolved as of the date of this publication. No diplomatic resolution has been announced.

Current Situation & Crew Operations Impact

• Below you’ll find a consolidated overview of the current status of key airports, airlines, and airspaces across the Middle East - giving you a clear, up-to-date view in one place.
• For full filtering and interactive navigation, you can access the extended version here.

https://crewchanges-liveimpacthub.lovable.app/

Middle East Port & Maritime Status

• Most regional ports remain operational, with no systemic closures across the Middle East. Security levels are generally at ISPS Level 1–2, but risk posture is elevated, and conditions can shift rapidly based on geopolitical developments.
• The Suez Canal and Egyptian ports remain operational, however transit volumes are still below historical levels, as many operators continue to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope due to ongoing Red Sea security concerns. So “normal operations” is technically true, but commercial usage is still disrupted.
• Gulf ports (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) are open and functioning, but throughput and vessel calls remain uneven, depending on operator risk appetite, insurance constraints, and voyage economics.