FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Gulf airspace closures drive transit traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers cancel and reroute services
Gulf airspace suspensions linked to the Iran conflict have prompted widespread cancellations and longer routings, forcing rapid network adjustments. Air Astana reports a surge in point‑to‑point and transit passengers after reallocating Gulf flying to Asian routes, while Etihad and other carriers operate limited, safety‑assessed schedules.
