EASA updates Middle East aviation advisory after US-Iran escalation
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency amended its travel advisory after renewed hostilities between the US and Iran and related regional incidents. The advisory says operations necessary for arrivals or departures within affected flight information regions may proceed with mitigation, but it bars flights over Gulf of Oman waters within Oman's Muscat flight information region and recommends airlines cease operations in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon until the end of September, while lifting a Jordan ban but urging caution through September 30; Luxair has suspended Dubai flights until February 2027 and delayed Abu Dhabi services.
EASA bars flights in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon until the end of September
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Tensions rose after US attacks on Larak Island and Iranian missile strikes at US bases in Jordan. The UAE also shot down a drone. Airlines and regulators may change routes and suspend services next.
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