Regional Airspace Restrictions Return as New Drone Barrage Disrupts Emirates and Etihad Hubs

After a new wave of Iranian strikes, the UAE has re-imposed air-traffic restrictions that are disrupting an estimated 90,000 daily passengers and forcing airlines to reroute or cancel flights. The stop-go environment is inflating travel budgets for corporates that depend on Dubai and Abu Dhabi as regional hubs and underscores the need for flexible tickets, real-time alerts and contingency staffing plans.