Airlines across the Middle East have started to cautiously restore flight operations after suspending service due to military strikes against Iran by Israeli and U.S. forces over the weekend.
While some carriers resumed limited schedules on Monday, the travel disruption has left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded across the region. Major aviation hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and other Gulf cities had grounded commercial flights as a safety precaution following the escalating military action.
The gradual return of air service comes as airlines assess security conditions and work to clear massive passenger backlogs. Many international carriers are still evaluating when it will be safe to fully restore normal flight schedules to and from Middle Eastern destinations.
Travel industry officials expect it could take days or weeks to accommodate all affected passengers, depending on how the regional security situation develops.
