Over 100 Flights Go on Unplanned Sightseeing Tours Thanks to Iran Strikes
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- â˘More than 100 flights were diverted on February 28, 2026, after US and Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East airspace.
- â˘At least 145 flights landed across 73 unexpected destinations including Muscat, Istanbul, Karachi, and multiple European cities.
- â˘Major airports in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain experienced hectic operations as airlines scrambled to reroute schedules.
On February 28, 2026, global air traffic went from 'scheduled flight' to 'choose your own adventure' after US and Israeli strikes on Iran turned the Middle East into the worldâs biggest no-fly party zone. At least 145 flights playing connect-the-dots landed in 73 random airports, with 17 jets crashing Muscat, Omanâs vacation plans hardest. Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates suddenly moonlighted as detour experts, redirecting flights from Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and moreâthree from Bahrain probably just trying to catch a coffee break. An American Airlines flight U-turned over Ireland for 13 hours before grudgingly returning to Philly, while a private Bombardier jet meant for Sharjah chilled in Cairo instead. This wasnât just a travel mix-up; it was a global, multi-airport episode of 'Planes: Lost and Confused.'
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When airspace closes and airlines throw a curveball, expect your flight itinerary to look like a toddler's art - random, chaotic, and utterly confusing.
Turns out the best way to see the world is involuntarily. Next stop, your aunt's mysterious small-town airport nobody knows about.
Airlines playing global game of 'Whereâs My Plane?' because nothing says vacation like flying halfway across the world for the wrong destination.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 2/28/2026 | Author: Pete Syme,Taylor Rains
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