Airlines

Widebodies on the Ramp: 33 Gulf and Israeli Jets Marooned Across North America

The Middle East airspace shock on February 28, 2026 didn’t just trigger diversions and “flights to nowhere.” It also stranded...

March 2, 2026 John Cushma 299

Airlines

Flights to Nowhere: How Middle East Airspace Shutdowns Forced 14-Hour U-Turns and Europe Diversions

A sudden closure of key Middle East airspace on February 28, 2026 turned routine long-haul flying into a real-time exercise...

March 1, 2026 John Cushma 3649

Airlines

Bigger Aircraft & Route Resumptions: United’s Middle East Flying Is Up 300% This December

Twelve months ago, United Airlines’ Middle East footprint was essentially a one-route story: Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Dubai International...

December 14, 2025 John Cushma 548