The United Arab Emirates has fully restored normal air traffic operations, lifting all precautionary measures imposed during the US-Iran conflict that began on February 28.[1][2]
The General Civil Aviation Authority announced the decision on Saturday following a comprehensive evaluation of operational and security conditions, coordinated with relevant national entities. Continuous real-time monitoring will ensure aviation safety.[1][2]
The move aligns with other Gulf states, including Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, and Jordan, which reopened airspace after a conditional ceasefire on April 8. No large-scale attacks have occurred since.[1]
Emirates operates at about 80 percent of pre-war capacity, while Etihad Airways runs at roughly 75 percent. Gulf airlines overall range from 35 to 75 percent of prior levels.[1][2]
Some international carriers, such as British Airways, KLM, and Lufthansa, continue suspending regional routes. Qatar Airways plans 120 routes by mid-May, and Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport has resumed international flights gradually. Iran’s airspace remains partially open but avoided by most carriers, and Lebanon’s could close due to threats.[1]