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UAE opens ‘safe air corridors’ amid US-Israel war on Iran: Airlines allowed 48 flights per hour as Middle East tensions escalate
UAE opens ‘safe air corridors’ amid US-Israel war on Iran: Airlines allowed 48 flights per hour as Middle East tensions escalate
In a decisive move to stabilise regional aviation amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has opened “safe air corridors” allowing airlines to operate up to 48 flights per hour, according to Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. The measure is aimed at restoring air connectivity, evacuating stranded passengers and sustaining the country’s tourism and business sectors during one of the region’s most disruptive aviation crises in recent years amid the Iran-US-Israel war.
The Minister said, “The capacity as of today, based on the emergency routes available, is 48 flights per hour with a possibility of increasing this figure at a later stage, according to the latest development and security ratings and measures.” The corridors are part of an emergency response coordinated with neighbouring Gulf countries and aviation authorities after widespread airspace closures triggered massive travel disruptions across the Middle East. Thousands of passengers were stranded and hundreds of flights cancelled as conflict in the region forced airlines to suspend or reroute services.
The decision comes after several days of intense military tensions involving Iran and other regional actors, which led to temporary shutdowns of key airspace across the Gulf. The disruption forced airlines worldwide to reroute flights and halt operations in some of the region’s busiest aviation hubs.
In response, the UAE moved quickly to establish designated secure flight paths, or “safe air corridors”, enabling limited aircraft movements while maintaining safety oversight. These corridors are being used primarily for emergency, evacuation and repatriation flights while regular commercial services remain restricted.
Speaking during a government briefing, the minister said the corridors currently allow up to 48 flights every hour, with the capacity expected to increase as security conditions improve. The initiative is designed to ensure the continuity of economic activity, tourism flows and essential travel even as the region navigates heightened instability.
The aviation shutdown left tens of thousands of travellers stranded across the Gulf, especially in major transit hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Some passengers reportedly drove across borders to neighbouring countries such as Oman or Saudi Arabia in search of outbound flights.
UAE opens ‘safe air corridors’ amid US-Israel war on Iran: Airlines allowed 48 flights per hour as Middle East tensions escalate
According to officials, the first phase of evacuation operations began on March 2, when special flights started transporting stranded passengers out of the UAE. More than 17,000 passengers have already been evacuated on around 60 flights through the newly established corridors.
Authorities are now planning the next phase, which could include over 80 additional flights per day with the capacity to move more than 27,000 travellers. Officials have also indicated that the country may eventually operate up to 300 special flights in the coming weeks to handle the backlog of passengers.
While the air corridors have opened a path for aircraft movements, most regular commercial flights remain suspended or heavily restricted. Major UAE carriers, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia, have resumed only limited services, primarily focusing on repatriation and repositioning flights.
Some flights are operating from major airports such as Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport under strict regulatory oversight. However, schedules remain fluid and subject to rapid change depending on the evolving security situation. Travel agents say demand remains extremely high, with many tourists trying to leave the region while residents abroad are also seeking routes back into the UAE via special flights or neighbouring countries.
To ease the impact on visitors caught in the disruption, UAE authorities have introduced additional support measures. Reports indicate that the government is covering accommodation and meal expenses for stranded tourists while they await evacuation or rebooked flights. Several governments are also coordinating with UAE authorities to repatriate their citizens. Countries including the United Kingdom have begun operating special rescue flights to help bring their nationals home from the Gulf.
UAE opens ‘safe air corridors’ amid US-Israel war on Iran: Airlines allowed 48 flights per hour as Middle East tensions escalate
The crisis has reverberated across global aviation markets. Airspace closures and flight rerouting have significantly increased fuel costs and travel times, pushing jet fuel prices higher and affecting airline stocks worldwide. More than 11,000 flights were reportedly cancelled across the region in the early days of the disruption, impacting over a million travellers. Analysts opine that the establishment of safe air corridors is a crucial step in restoring partial connectivity and preventing a prolonged shutdown of Gulf aviation networks.
The UAE’s aviation strategy reflects a broader regional effort to stabilise air travel while maintaining strict safety standards. By coordinating secure routes and carefully managing flight volumes, authorities hope to gradually restore air traffic without exposing airlines or passengers to unnecessary risk.
For now, the 48-flights-per-hour corridor capacity provides a controlled lifeline for aviation in the Gulf, enabling evacuation flights, limited commercial services and the slow movement of stranded passengers back to their homes. However, industry observers say a full recovery of normal flight schedules will depend heavily on how quickly geopolitical tensions in the region de-escalate.
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