Following Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and missile sites, Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan shut their airspaces. Airlines—including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air India, and flydubai—diverted, canceled, or turned back flights over safety concerns. Ben Gurion Airport closed and El Al suspended operations. Aviation experts warn of elevated risks as Middle Eastern conflict zones disrupt approximately 1,400 daily Europe-Middle East flights, recalling past civilian aircraft shot down since 2001