BANGKOK, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued an urgent advisory due to military tensions between Israel and Iran. In response to recent airstrikes and missile operations, several Middle Eastern countries have closed or restricted their airspace to protect civil aviation.
The Israeli government has officially suspended all civil flight operations and advised the public to avoid domestic airports until further notice. Similarly, Iranian authorities have closed the national airspace as a security measure. These restrictions have expanded to include several other countries in the region that are reducing or closing air corridors as the conflict escalates.
The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait have implemented partial airspace closures as a precaution. These measures are expected to affect major international flight paths between Europe, Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.
As a result, many airlines are rerouting flights to avoid high-risk areas, which may cause delays or cancellations on international routes through the Middle East. Passengers traveling to Europe, the Middle East, or with regional connections should monitor airline updates and confirm their flight status before going to the airport.
CAAT reminds passengers departing from Thailand that Thai civil aviation regulations protect them in cases of flight delays or cancellations. However, transit countries may not provide the same legal protections. Claims or complaints can be submitted at complaint.caat.or.th. CAAT is coordinating with safety agencies and airlines to monitor the situation and will issue further updates as needed. (NNT)
