Gulf Air delivered approximately 2,000 tonnes of critical lifesaving cargo despite the temporary closure of Bahrain airspace in mid-spring 2026. The disruption, triggered by Iranian missile strikes on U.S. military bases, forced full or partial airspace shutdowns across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, removing 16–18% of global air cargo capacity. Operators rerouted freight through Saudi Arabia’s open east-west corridor and alternative maritime routes via the Cyprus Maritime Corridor to sustain aid flows to Gaza. Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss confirmed operations resumed from Bahrain International Airport after 40 days, with the global network fully restored as of 24 June 2026. The delivery underscores resilience in alternative logistics chains during regional security crises.