Some flydubai flights impacted by closure of Iran, Israel, Iraq airspaces

Some flydubai flights have been impacted due to the temporary closure of airspaces in Iran, Israel and Iraq, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed on Saturday.

In a statement sent to ARN News, the airline said it is "currently working to minimise disruption to our schedule, and affected flights are being rerouted, returning to stand, or cancelled".

The carrier said it is "closely monitoring" the "developing situation" and "adjusting our flight schedule accordingly".

The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority. We are in direct contact with passengers whose travel plans have been affected.

Travellers are advised to check the airline's official platforms for updates.

ARN News has reached out to Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia for updates.

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