Mid-East flights disrupted: Many countries close airspace, numerous flights diverted.

Due to the tense situation in the region, on February 28, several Middle Eastern countries announced the closure of their airspace, airports suspended operations, and many flights were cancelled, affecting the travel plans of passengers. As of the evening of February 28, airlines such as Lufthansa, Air France, and Air India had announced the suspension of flights to and from multiple countries in the Middle East. According to aviation data company Variflight, on that day, more than 800 flights to Middle Eastern countries were cancelled, leaving many passengers stranded at airports or in transit cities, disrupting their travel plans. Some industry experts pointed out that since airlines have had to avoid the airspace of Russia and Ukraine due to their conflict, the importance of the Middle East region to the global aviation industry has become increasingly prominent. The escalation of tensions in the Middle East this time has increased operational risks for airlines. The closure of airspace in multiple countries has forced many flights to take detours, resulting in a corresponding increase in fuel costs.