Gulf Travel Turmoil: Hundreds of Flights Disrupted
Conflict-linked airspace restrictions and congestion have triggered 706 delays and 87 cancellations across key Gulf hubs, disrupting itineraries at Jeddah, Dubai and neighboring airports.
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Conflict-linked airspace restrictions and congestion have triggered 706 delays and 87 cancellations across key Gulf hubs, disrupting itineraries at Jeddah, Dubai and neighboring airports.
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