Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

[jase05]

Also haven’t lobbed any missiles at runways, as far as I’m aware.

I’m not sure if it was confirmed or not but I thought Qatari forces intercepted missiles that was set for DOH

 

[justinbrett]

Just announce that they will or might shoot down an airliner, or even say that this is a ‘serious risk’. That’ll get reported!

I think the attack on DXB last week and the events yesterday might just have the same effect.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Easiest way for the Iranians to close ME commercial airspace and keep damaging the ME3 economically and reputationally?

Just announce that they will or might shoot down an airliner, or even say that this is a ‘serious risk’. That’ll get reported!

Also haven’t lobbed any missiles at runways, as far as I’m aware.

Wonder why they don’t do that?

Do we know it was an intentional target? Out of the thousands fired, this one (and one earlier in the week) hit the airport. If they wanted to close the airport they could probably damage the buildings or runways. If that was their aim.

Just read that the Australian government is resisting the call for special charter or military evacuation flights, urging passengers to fly commercial.

I’m not sure an Australian military aircraft, with its limited capacity is going to offer any greater reassurances than commercial?

The government also notes ticket prices for flights ex the ME are high, and is advising pax not to cancel their original bookings which should then protect those pax against increases (ie, use the ticket you already have).

 

[prozac]

Do we know it was an intentional target? Out of the thousands fired, this one (and one earlier in the week) hit the airport. If they wanted to close the airport they could probably damage the buildings or runways. If that was their aim.

Just read that the Australian government is resisting the call for special charter or military evacuation flights, urging passengers to fly commercial.

I’m not sure an Australian military aircraft, with its limited capacity is going to offer any greater reassurances than commercial?

The government also notes ticket prices for flights ex the ME are high, and is advising pax not to cancel their original bookings which should then protect those pax against increases (ie, use the ticket you already have).

I don't think anyone in Iran now has detailed coordinates when firing drones or missiles. IMO they are conducting desperate actions as to do nothing carries certainty.

 

[33kft]

Being around war comes with its risks, so you take that into consideration when flying; that is on you, not the airline. My 2c.

Bit of a difference between the airlines level of intelligence and risk assessment capabilities, and the general public's. I'd much prefer if the experts were calling the shots and not leaving it up to me, personally

 

[futaris]

Hemmed in by wars, here's how some airlines are still flying from Australia to Europe

Travel routes between Australia, Asia and Europe are narrowing. Here is how airlines are still flying the Kangaroo route despite wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

www.abc.net.au

Interesting how this is portrayed in the media.