Middle-East airspace closures delay 19,000 flights worldwide; Finnish travellers urged to check itineraries
Widespread air-space shutdowns following US-Israeli strikes on Iran have delayed or cancelled thousands of flights and forced airlines—including Finnair—to reroute traffic. The disruption complicates Finnish companies’ mobility programmes, lengthens Asia flight times and heightens duty-of-care obligations for staff in the Gulf.
Mar 2, 2026
