Thousands Stranded as Middle East Delays, Cancels Flights

March 17, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Travel And Tour World

Thousands of travelers remain stranded across the Middle East as Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and other nations delay 367 flights and cancel 725 others. Airlines including Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Saudia and more face major disruptions in hubs like Dubai and Beirut. The chaos stems from regional tensions prompting airspace restrictions that halt or reroute flights worldwide. Passengers scramble for updates, rebookings or refunds amid the ongoing crisis.

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