​Following five days of unprecedented airspace closures due to regional conflict, the aviation sector began a "phased recovery" this Thursday. While major carriers are resuming limited operations, strict operational guidelines remain in place as authorities monitor the evolving security situation.

Kuwait’s Unique Repatriation Strategy

Kuwait Airways has launched a strategic plan to repatriate citizens from major global hubs, including London, Paris, and Manchester. These flights will transport citizens to nearby destinations, with the final leg to Kuwait being conducted via land through Saudi Arabia. Registration for these emergency services remains open until March 6.

​Major Carriers Resume Limited Service

Emirates Airline has announced the operation of over 100 flights to and from Dubai, prioritizing passenger transit and the shipment of essential medicines and perishables. Similarly, EgyptAir is set to resume limited flights to Dubai and Dammam starting Friday, although it maintains a suspension on over ten other regional routes including Kuwait and Doha.

​Regional Suspension Updates

The recovery remains uneven across the Gulf. Etihad Airways has extended its flight cancellations until Friday afternoon, and Saudia Airlines confirmed the continued cancellation of flights to cities like Amman, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi through March 6. Conversely, Flynas announced limited exceptional flights between Saudi Arabia and Dubai.

​Meanwhile, Qatar Airways and Oman Air continue to suspend a significant portion of their networks, awaiting further security assessments scheduled for Friday morning. Bahrain’s airspace remains officially closed under civil aviation directives. In the Levant, Jordan has fully reopened its airspace, while Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines operates on a very restricted charter basis.