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46,000
46,000 -- canceled flights for Middle East air travel routes (2026)
Over 46,000 flights to and from the Middle East were canceled following attacks on February 28, 2026.
- Value represents flights exceeding 46,000
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46,000
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2026
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75
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60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
Cirium
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https://webnewsreporters.com/asian-travelers-seek-respite-in-other-options-as-middle-east-travel-pla… ↗
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Asian travelers seek respite in other options as Middle East travel plans stay grounded - Australian Bloggers
Passenger planes sit on the tarmac at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 11, 2026. Drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people, while ships were hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 as Iran kept up its campaign disrupting oil markets and air and maritime traffic.
AFP |…
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Aviation data firm Cirium, reported via CNBC
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Middle East air travel routes: 46,000 canceled flights. Source: Cirium (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/middle-east-canceled-flights-46000
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