Sky High Tensions: Airspace Closures and Flights Diverted Amid Middle East Conflict

Israel's neighbors closed airspace and diverted flights as Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel, triggering a major disruption in air traffic. Airlines were forced to reroute flights to alternative hubs like Cairo and Istanbul. Earlier, Eurocontrol issued warnings to pilots, and airspaces over Jordan and Iraq were temporarily closed.

The escalating conflict between Israel and its neighbors reached new heights as Iran launched a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting widespread airspace closures and flight diversions.

Many airlines, including Emirates, British Airways, and Lufthansa, rerouted planes to hubs in Cairo and Istanbul, causing congestion in these airports.

Eurocontrol issued urgent warnings to pilots over the conflict, leading to temporary closures of Jordanian and Iraqi airspace, further straining the already disrupted industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)