Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

[HSB44]

South over Saudi and Egypt then over the Mediterranean.

But over the west side of Saudi?

 

[justinbrett]

But over the west side of Saudi?

 

[dajop]

But over the west side of Saudi?

Google Flightaware QF9 or flightradar24 QF9 and you can find the route.

Looks like it's going over Medina.

 

[HSB44]

So is there still risk from the houthis? Or on that heading are the missiles going over?

 

[Must...Fly!]

The Houthis? No chance.

 

[justinbrett]

Qatar’s in (PR) damage control after the US embassy put out an alert telling people to shelter in place. Probably also addressing the airlines that have suspended services.

So is there still risk from the houthis? Or on that heading are the missiles going over?

They’re in Yemen not Saudi, and in any case I don’t think they are a credible risk to aircraft at cruse.

 

[jrfsp]

Qatar has closed its airspace - see what happens. Lots of flights diverting.

Looks like Persian gulf clearing of flights now too