The UAE suspends flights of Iranian airlines to and from the country
Quick Look
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension of Iranian airline flights to and from the country, starting Thursday, September 24, in implementation of the US ban imposed on these companies, and called on the public to rely on official sources of information.
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Why It Matters
The decision comes in the context of the US ban imposed on Iranian airlines, which prevents them from using airports in various countries of the world.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension of flights of Iranian airlines to and from the country starting Thursday, in accordance with the US ban imposed on these companies, according to what was reported by the official Emirates News Agency (WAM).
The authority said that “Iranian airline flights to and from the country have been suspended, starting today (Thursday), corresponding to September 24, until further notice.”
The authority indicated that "the decision to suspend was based on the American ban imposed on Iranian airlines from using airports in various countries of the world."
She continued by saying that she "will continue to inform the concerned authorities and the public of any developments as soon as they occur, until air traffic returns to normal between the two countries."
The authority called on the public to "obtain information from approved official sources only."
Open Questions
- What is the expected duration for the resumption of flights?
- Will this step affect the movement of passengers and goods between the two countries?
- Will other countries take similar steps?
