Source: Radio New Zealand
Emirates has cancelled flights through Doha and Dubai. Thierry Monasse
A Qatar Airways 777 and two Emirates A380 planes are stuck in Auckland after the airlines were forced to cancel flights through Doha and Dubai amid the Iran attacks.
“Auckland Airport is supporting those airlines with aircraft parking and operational assistance while services are paused and airlines work through their plans to resume flying,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
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“Airlines will be working to rebook affected travellers,” the Auckland Airport spokesperson said.
“We encourage anyone due to travel through the Middle East in the coming days to check directly with their airline or travel agent for the latest updates.
“Other international flights are operating as scheduled.”
It comes as Dubai’s international airport and its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel sustained damage as overnight Iranian retaliatory attacks spread across the Gulf states and the wider Middle East, reaching beyond US bases and interests.
Dubai is the biggest tourism and trade hub in the Middle East and its airport is one of the world’s busiest travel hubs.
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