UAE Re-imposes Partial Airspace Closure After Iranian Missile and Drone Barrage

The UAE reinstated partial airspace closures on 5 May after intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Flights may operate only via specific corridors until at least 11 May, causing potential delays and diversions but few outright cancellations. Business-travel teams should re-check routings, build schedule buffers and brief travellers on limited compensation rights. The incident again tests the resilience of the Emirates’ role as a global transit hub.