Two drones fell near Dubai’s main airport and Bahrain evacuated some planes on Wednesday, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued to disrupt air traffic, hindering efforts to restore flights as the war on Iran entered a 12th day.
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has led to tens of thousands of flight cancellations, reroutings and schedule changes worldwide, shutting much of the Middle East’s airspace, including Qatar’s, due to missile and drone threats.
The conflict has also disrupted a key oil export corridor, leading to a surge in jet fuel prices, pushing fares higher on some routes and deepening concern about a broader hit to travel demand. Time-sensitive air cargo were also heavily affected.