First flights depart Dubai as Middle East travel chaos grips the region

Getaway Magazine | 03.03.2026 16:53
According to Euro weekly news, after days of grounded planes and stranded passengers, Dubai International Airport finally saw its first departures Monday evening, marking a small but significant step toward normalcy amid ongoing Middle East conflict. The limited resumption comes as airspace closures across Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain continue to disrupt travel for hundreds of thousands of travelers.