Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

[Berlin]

Iranian military ordered to counter any attack swiftly and without restraint

Iran's military chiefs should meet any attack on its country with an immediate and unrestrained response, Supreme Leader Mjotaba Khamenei has ordered.

www.abc.net.au

Lots of reports it will kick off this week

When are the mid terms, is it this Tuesday? That would explain the rumours- my strong guess would be that the US just waited until after the elections. But my guess is as good as anyone’s

 

[MELso]

When are the mid terms, is it this Tuesday? That would explain the rumours- my strong guess would be that the US just waited until after the elections. But my guess is as good as anyone’s

Yup. Wednesday AEDT. But it probably won't happen straight away - give it a few days I think.

 

[jrfsp]

Yup. Wednesday AEDT. But it probably won't happen straight away - give it a few days I think.

US have launched strikes, didn’t even wait till after the midterms

 

[I love to travel]

US have launched strikes, didn’t even wait till after the midterms

Limited defensive strikes

 

[RooFlyer]

US have launched strikes, didn’t even wait till after the midterms

Which is why I changed my QR transit of Doha to the early morning of the 2nd. ( yesterday). A pretty normal, very pleasant transit of Doha and the terminal was crowded as usual.

 

[Seat0B]

Off thread, but not really - Seat Grandson has been born safely on 4 Nov in Dubai .

We are leaving in 16 days and 13 hrs (but who’s counting) CBR-MEL-DXB and now I’ve seen photos and videos of the little darling I am firm in my decision to go no matter what the state of the ME airspace.

 

[AIRwin]

Seat Grandson has been born safely on 4 Nov in Dubai .

Congrats on the safe (on-time?) landing!

 

[RooFlyer]

Off thread, but not really - Seat Grandson has been born safely on 4 Nov in Dubai .

We are leaving in 16 days and 13 hrs (but who’s counting) CBR-MEL-DXB and now I’ve seen photos and videos of the little darling I am firm in my decision to go no matter what the state of the ME airspace.

NOTAM to be issued:

Outta da way! Grandma coming through on Emirates flight EK xx_x

 

[ellen10]

Off thread, but not really - Seat Grandson has been born safely on 4 Nov in Dubai .

Congratualions @Seat0B a new little grandson to love, very special

 

[VPS]

Off thread, but not really - Seat Grandson has been born safely on 4 Nov in Dubai .

We are leaving in 16 days and 13 hrs (but who’s counting) CBR-MEL-DXB and now I’ve seen photos and videos of the little darling I am firm in my decision to go no matter what the state of the ME airspace.

Congratulations and safe travels

 

[Melburnian1]

We hear little about Riyadh Air, the supposed new eventually huge player in Middle East aviation offerings.

The bombing of an Armaco (oil company) office tower in Saudi Arabia, coupled with previous attacks on the main Saudi international airport that resulted in a multi-day closure must be financially hitting this newbie airline hard.

How can one have confidence in travelling through Saudi Arabia (even if flight connections exist) when sections of an airport terminal have recently been destroyed?

 

[Berlin]

How can one have confidence in travelling through Saudi Arabia (even if flight connections exist) when sections of an airport terminal have recently been destroyed?

How any one would want to fly on a dry airline is a riddle to me to begin with but yes, the idea of traveling through Saudi Arabia right now is in itself not a very nice prospect.

I personally wouldn’t even travel through the UAE or Qatar right now but everyone’s risk tolerance is different.