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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