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The Independent • Jana Choukeir

Major regional carriers suspend Iran services as nationwide protests and internet blackout escalate

Major Middle Eastern and Turkish carriers — including Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and Ajet — suspended services to Iranian cities on Friday after nationwide anti‑government protests and an internet blackout disrupted operations. At least 17 Dubai–Iran flights were cancelled and Turkish Airlines pulled five scheduled Tehran services.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

International carriers suspend flights to Iran amid nationwide protests and security concerns

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Turkish carriers cancel Iran routes amid nationwide protests and internet blackout

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flydubai set to deploy innovative AI platform from ZestIoT

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Major regional carriers suspend Iran services as nationwide protests and internet blackout escalate

International carriers suspend flights to Iran amid nationwide protests and security concerns

Turkish carriers cancel Iran routes amid nationwide protests and internet blackout

United Calls 25,000 Flight Attendants’ Contract Demands 'Unrealistic,' Delays Raises After Five Years

United Tells Flight Attendants: Ground Pay Hinges on Accepting 'Algorithm Scheduling' and Reserve Pay Cuts

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Fatal Arizona helicopter crash linked to high‑altitude slackline renews scrutiny of FAA NOTAM system

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flydubai selects ZestIoT Turnaround Management Platform for DXB and network-wide rollout

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