Airspace closures disrupt SeaTac flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Name: Airspace closures disrupt SeaTac flights as Middle East conflict escalates
Uploaded: 2026-03-03T00:58:46Z
Description: Thousands of travelers worldwide are facing delays and cancellations after airspace closures across parts of the Middle East. Emirates and Qatar Airways have grounded flights to Seattle, with more than 600 cancellations combined, as the State Department issues a worldwide travel caution.

Thousands of travelers worldwide are facing delays and cancellations after airspace closures across parts of the Middle East. Emirates and Qatar Airways have grounded flights to Seattle, with more than 600 cancellations combined, as the State Department issues a worldwide travel caution.

Posted March 2, 2026 4:58pm PST