Airspace closures through the Middle East have grounded and diverted flights, after Iran reportedly launched drones toward Israel on April 13. Following the drone attack, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon closed their airspace. As many airlines already avoid Iranian airspace, the Middle East region which serves as an overflight region connecting East with West became an almost no-flight zone. Airlines based in the above countries including Israel’s El Al have canceled dozens of flights. El Al alone canceled over three … Continue reading Airspace Closure in the Middle East + Flight Diversions