UAE, Travel2024. 10. 02

Emirates Flights Rerouted Amid Middle East Tensions

Emirates plane standing on the runway.

The Middle East conflict forced several Emirates flights to reroute on Tuesday. Following a missile attack launched from Iran towards Israel, the airspace over Iran was closed, affecting air traffic in the region. The Emirates Budapest-Dubai flight turned back to Istanbul, while three other Emirates aircraft landed in Budapest. These flights were en route from Dublin, Dusseldorf, and Prague to Dubai, carrying a total of 1,215 passengers on board.

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