How many Amman flights were cancelled? Official numbers revealed
Airport International Group (AIG) told Roya News that dozens of flights to and from Queen Alia International Airport were canceled on Sunday, amid ongoing regional tensions following escalating military conflict between the Israeli Occupation and Iran, raising growing concerns over air travel across the region.
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According to the group, 34 arrivals and 30 departures were canceled on Sunday, despite the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announcing earlier in the day that the country's airspace had reopened to civilian flights following a comprehensive security risk assessment.
However, operations did resume, with 44 arrivals and 57 departures recorded between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM on Sunday.
For Saturday, between 8:00 AM and 11:59 PM, 84 arrivals and 77 departures were canceled, while 52 arrivals and 60 departures were successfully operated.
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The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission confirmed it is closely monitoring developments and will continue reassessing risk levels to ensure passenger safety and operational efficiency.