(March 5): Qatar Airways said it’s starting a limited number of relief flights on Thursday to help passengers stranded in the Middle East get out, as commercial services remain suspended due to the closed airspace. The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has kept the airspace closed since Saturday, and the airline said it would provide another update on Friday. Oman has emerged as a haven for evacuation alongside Saudi Arabia, as flights from both countries remain operational. Emirates has already conducted some evacuation flights over the past days, though its regular service remains suspended. Qatar cautioned that passengers should not head to the evacuation airports unless notified by the airline for the flights being offered.

Source: The Edge Markets March 05, 2026 08:17 UTC