Middle East airspace disruptions escalate. The UAE temporarily closed its airspace on Monday following ongoing missile and drone attacks in a regional conflict now in its third week. The closure lasted nearly two hours as a precautionary measure to ensure flight safety. Dubai International Airport resumed limited operations after a drone strike damaged a fuel depot, marking the fourth such incident at the facility. The UAE's defense ministry reports intercepting over 300 ballistic missiles and 1,600 drones. Airlines including British Airways have cut routes and reduced schedules across the region, affecting flights from major hubs like Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. The airline has operated relief flights from Muscat and added services to Singapore and Bangkok to accommodate displaced passengers.
