Chaos and Delays Grip Major Middle Eastern Airports Amid Airspace Shutdowns

Operations at two of the world's busiest airports, Doha and Dubai, ground to a halt on Tuesday following extensive airspace closures. Thousands faced prolonged waits and flight cancellations after Iran's recent strike on a U.S. base led to sudden airspace disruptions.

Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait closed their airspace, forcing airlines into cancellations and reroutes. The chaos created significant bottlenecks at airports in Dubai, further complicating the travel itinerary for passengers stranded and causing tempers to flare amidst long queues.

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's confirmation of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the travel sector felt ongoing impact from hostilities. Airline schedules remain fragmented as carriers like Qatar Airways warn of continued disruptions until later this month.

(With inputs from agencies.)