The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has led to significant disruptions in flight operations across the Middle East, prompting multiple UAE airlines to extend flight cancellations.

This situation has resulted in widespread travel chaos as several countries close their airspace to commercial flights.

Airports in the UAE are advising travelers to check the status of their flights directly with their respective airlines.

Emirates Airline announced on Sunday its decision to temporarily suspend all flights to Jordan (Amman) and Lebanon (Beirut) until June 22, 2025, and to Iran (Tehran) and Iraq (Baghdad and Basra) until June 30, 2025.

Flydubai indicated it has suspended flights to and from Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria until June 16, as well as flights to Minsk and St. Petersburg until June 17, and to Iran, Iraq, and Israel until June 20. Emirates, the world's largest international airline, has stated that customers connecting through Dubai with final destinations in the affected countries will not be accepted for travel at their points of origin.

The ongoing conflict has seen regional airspace including that of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel closed for commercial flights, leading to disruptions impacting an estimated 3,000 flights daily according to aviation tracking services.

Airlines including Sharjah-based budget carrier Air Arabia have reported flight cancellations and delays until June 15, directly notifying affected passengers via SMS and email.

Additionally, Etihad Airways has announced cancellations of flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv until June 22 and continues to reroute other flights as necessary due to the ongoing airspace restrictions.

Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport also advised travelers to check flight statuses due to anticipated delays and cancellations.

The airport's advisory noted that disruptions in air travel are expected to persist through June 15 and 16, prompting travelers to stay informed of any updates from their airlines.

Simultaneously, the conflict has implications beyond air travel, particularly affecting global oil prices.

Analysts predict that prices could surge above $100 per barrel as a result of the ongoing conflict, despite current ample spare capacity and storage capabilities.

Crude oil prices increased significantly following Israel's recent military actions against Iran, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) priced at $72.98 per barrel alongside Brent crude at $74.23 per barrel—representing increases of over 7% for both benchmarks.

Historical context indicates that rising tensions in the region often correlate with fluctuating oil prices, as seen during previous escalations.

The potential for further disruptions in oil supply routes, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global oil transportation—has led to heightened market volatility.

Global economic forecasts are now adjusting to account for this unpredictability, noting that the re-escalation of conflict could elevate oil prices significantly in the coming months.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE has issued advisories for citizens, residents, and visitors, urging them to follow developments closely and register with the 'Twajudi' service for support and emergency updates if currently in impacted countries.

The ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of its nationals abroad amid this heightened uncertainty.