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UAE mandates free hotel stays for 20,000 stranded tourists as Middle East airspace shuts
UAE mandates free hotel stays for 20,000 stranded tourists as Middle East airspace shuts
TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026
Dubai and Abu Dhabi authorities to foot the bill for displaced travellers, banning check-outs as regional security crisis halts thousands of flightsMiddle East airspace crisis halts flights; 19,000 delayed worldwide
Middle East airspace crisis halts flights; 19,000 delayed worldwide
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026
Flight travel across the Middle East and the Gulf was thrown into turmoil over the weekend, with thousands of services cancelled after several countries shut their airspace following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.Global aviation chaos as Middle East airspace shuts for second day, stranding travellers
Global aviation chaos as Middle East airspace shuts for second day, stranding travellers
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026
Global air travel has been hit by widespread cancellations and diversions after Middle East airspace closures left key hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha shut or heavily restricted for a second day, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to suspend services indefinitely.Passengers urged to check travel plans as Middle East airspace closures disrupt flights
Passengers urged to check travel plans as Middle East airspace closures disrupt flights
SUNDAY, MARCH 01, 2026
CAAT advised travellers, especially those flying to Europe or transiting via third countries, to monitor airline updates closely and check flight status before departure, as the Israel–Iran conflict continues to disrupt routes across the region.RTN to protest Cambodian drone incursion, warns of anti-drone action in Thai airspace
RTN to protest Cambodian drone incursion, warns of anti-drone action in Thai airspace
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
Thai Navy confirms Cambodian drone violated Thai airspace, prepares formal protest and anti-drone measures amid rising border tensions.Foreign Ministry urges Thais to return immediately if Iran-Israel airspace reopens
Foreign Ministry urges Thais to return immediately if Iran-Israel airspace reopens
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
Thailand voices concern over Iran-Israel conflict; Foreign Ministry sets up emergency centre and urges Thais to be ready to leave immediately once airspace reopens.RTAF scrambles F-16s as Myanmar aircraft approaches Thai border
RTAF scrambles F-16s as Myanmar aircraft approaches Thai border
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has clarified an incident involving the dispatch of F-16 fighter jets after a Myanmar aircraft approached Kanchanaburi around midday on Friday.India-Pakistan airspace closure affects Thai Airways and European flights until May 10
India-Pakistan airspace closure affects Thai Airways and European flights until May 10
THURSDAY, MAY 08, 2025
National flag carrier Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) has issued a notice regarding the closure of airspace at the India–Pakistan border, which will remain in effect until May 10, 2025.Thai Air Force explains response to intrusion by Myanmar fighter jet
Thai Air Force explains response to intrusion by Myanmar fighter jet
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has released a YouTube clip to defend its reaction to an intrusion by a Myanmar fighter jet into Tak province last month.Japan scrambled aircraft 4.5 times more this May than last
Japan scrambled aircraft 4.5 times more this May than last
THURSDAY, JUNE 09, 2022
As more foreign military aircraft seemingly threaten to intrude into Japan’s airspace, the country’s Air Self-Defence Force scrambled fighter jets on 119 occasions in May, about four-and-a-half times more than the 26 cases in the same month last year.