Strikes on Iran have disrupted one of the world's busiest flight corridors
Business Insider·2026-02-28 10:47
Some of the world's most congested airspace has been disrupted by the US and Israel's strikes on Iran. A video shared by Flightradar24 showed how airplanes deserted the region. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar have closed their airspaces.Some Middle Eastern airlines, such as Qatar Airways and Emirates, operate major hubs that connect passengers to destinations around the world. Dubai is home to the world's busiest airport for international traffic, while Doha's is the 10th busiest. Even for flights th ...