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Middle East flight suspensions strand thousands and derail global travel routes across continents
Travel
Published on 24 April 2026
Dubai and Abu Dhabi shutdowns ripple from India to Europe
Flights to major Middle East hubs including Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been suspended, triggering widespread disruption for international passengers. Travel between India and regions such as Europe, the US, and Africa is being hit as thousands are left stranded. Airlines are attempting to reroute travelers, but the sudden network break is severely denting global air travel operations.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi flight suspensions disrupt major international routes
- Passengers traveling from India to Europe, the US and Africa face delays
- Thousands are reportedly stranded while airlines arrange alternate routes
- Air travel networks are seeing significant knock-on disruptions
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The Economic Times