SriLankan Airlines restores its full Middle East network with the resumption of six weekly flights to Kuwait, ensuring seamless regional connectivity.

SriLankan Airlines is back in full force across the Middle East, with Kuwait flights completing the carrier’s regional network restoration. The airline resumed six weekly services to Kuwait on 8 August 2026, strengthening connections between the Gulf, Colombo and South India. The move comes after months of operational challenges across the region.

SalamAir launches direct Muscat-Erbil flights from October 2026, expanding Oman-Iraq connectivity and supporting tourism, business and regional travel

Middle Eastern airports face 434 delays and 93 cancellations as Bahrain, Jeddah and regional hubs experience travel disruptions.

Air France, Lufthansa and other global airlines are set to intensify their efforts to restore stability to the Middle East as the region’s security situation deteriorates, with a number of the area’s key air hubs – including Dubai, Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh and Lebanon’s Beirut – already taking steps to cancel a number of popular routes.

British Airways has issued a fresh travel advisory for Middle East flights after announcing major Gulf route changes, with extended suspensions for Abu Dhabi and Bahrain services and reduced frequencies across Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Tel Aviv and Amman creating new challenges for international passengers.

Cathay Pacific delays Middle East flight resumption, affecting Hong Kong–Dubai and Riyadh travel plans amid ongoing regional uncertainty.

The Houthi movement of Yemen claims that they fired a missile at a Saudi region south of the Abha Airport on July 13th, 2026. This missile attack follows accusations of strikes by Saudi Arabia on the Sanaa International Airport.

Air France restores Tel Aviv, Dubai and Beirut routes in July 2026 as Middle East airspace stabilises, driving Europe–Middle East travel recovery.

UAE, Qatar, Bahrain face Middle East flight corridor volatility as airlines adjust global routes, impacting tourism flows, hubs and travel connectivity.