Gulf states close airspace disrupting air traffic

NEWS FLASHSeveral Gulf states have closed their respective airspace following the outbreak of war in Iran. At this point, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq and Kuwait have all closed their airspace. This has affected some flights to and from the former Yugoslavia departing and arriving on February 28.• Flydubai flight FZ1745 from Dubai to Belgrade was diverted shortly after departure back to Dubai• Flydubai flight FZ1789 from Dubai to Ljubljana was diverted shortly after departure