Major Gulf carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia have begun rerouting flights and adjusting schedules to maintain global connectivity after temporary airspace restrictions disrupted travel across parts of the Middle East. The aviation adjustments come as heightened regional tensions forced several countries to close or restrict sections of their airspace, prompting Gulf Airlines to redesign flight paths linking Asia, Europe and North America. The Gulf region hosts some of the world’s most important aviation hubs, including Dubai International Airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. These airports act as critical intercontinental transit points, enabling millions of passengers to connect between continents through hub-and-spoke networks operated by the region’s major Gulf Airlines. As a result, even temporary airspace disruptions have a ripple effect across global aviation networks. Gulf Airlines have responded by rerouting aircraft around restricted zones, introducing limited schedules and prioritising essential long-haul routes to ensure passengers and cargo continue moving through the region’s major hubs. Strategic Role of Gulf Aviation Hubs Gulf airlines have built one of the most extensive global aviation networks over the past two decades, transforming cities such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi into major intercontinental travel hubs. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways together operate fleets of wide-body aircraft connecting hundreds of cities across six continents. Dubai International Airport has repeatedly ranked among the world’s busiest international passenger airports, handling tens of millions of travellers each year. Meanwhile, Doha’s Hamad International Airport and …