Middle East crisis: JKIA air traffic balloons as Gulf carriers seek refuge
Airlines connecting through Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha have cancelled their flights..
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The ongoing Middle East crisis has significantly impacted air travel, leading to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) experiencing a surge in parked aircraft.
- Major airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines have cancelled numerous flights to and from the region.
- Kenya Airways is also affected, temporarily suspending flights to the United Arab Emirates.
- Passengers are facing uncertainty, with many flights grounded and communication from airlines limited due to airspace closures in countries like Qatar and across the Middle East.
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