European airlines warned against flying over Gulf airspace
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- EASA advised airlines to avoid airspace over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and parts of the Gulf of Oman.
- The agency cited risks from possible missile, drone, and military activity.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned airlines against operating over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and areas near the Gulf of Oman due to rising security concerns.
“Unpredictable military developments, combined with the possible use of missiles, drones, combat aircraft, and air-defence systems, create a high risk to civil flights at all altitudes and flight levels within the concerned airspace,” EASA said in a statement.
The agency previously advised airlines not to operate in the airspace of Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon amid ongoing regional tensions.
EASA’s warning comes as military activity and security concerns continue to affect aviation routes across the Middle East.
