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Jazeera Airways launches emergency plan amid U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict

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2026-04-10 19:21:08

People check in at Kuwait International Fairground, which has been used as a temporary check-in site, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, April 9, 2026.

Spillover from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict forced the temporary closure of Kuwait's airspace, prompting Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways to launch an emergency plan in March 2026. The airline began operating flights through Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Ground transportation between Kuwait and the two alternative airports has also been arranged until full operations resume at Kuwait International Airport. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

People wait to check in at Kuwait International Fairground, which has been used as a temporary check-in site, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, April 9, 2026.

Spillover from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict forced the temporary closure of Kuwait's airspace, prompting Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways to launch an emergency plan in March 2026. The airline began operating flights through Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Ground transportation between Kuwait and the two alternative airports has also been arranged until full operations resume at Kuwait International Airport. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

A staff member works at Kuwait International Fairground, which has been used as a temporary check-in site, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, April 9, 2026.

Spillover from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict forced the temporary closure of Kuwait's airspace, prompting Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways to launch an emergency plan in March 2026. The airline began operating flights through Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Ground transportation between Kuwait and the two alternative airports has also been arranged until full operations resume at Kuwait International Airport. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Staff prepare to handle passengers' luggage at Kuwait International Fairground, which has been used as a temporary check-in site, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, April 9, 2026.

Spillover from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict forced the temporary closure of Kuwait's airspace, prompting Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways to launch an emergency plan in March 2026. The airline began operating flights through Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Ground transportation between Kuwait and the two alternative airports has also been arranged until full operations resume at Kuwait International Airport. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Shuttle buses wait to transport passengers to airports in Saudi Arabia at Kuwait International Fairground, which has been used as a temporary check-in site, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, April 9, 2026.

Spillover from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict forced the temporary closure of Kuwait's airspace, prompting Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways to launch an emergency plan in March 2026. The airline began operating flights through Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Ground transportation between Kuwait and the two alternative airports has also been arranged until full operations resume at Kuwait International Airport. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

People wait to check in at Kuwait International Fairground, which has been used as a temporary check-in site, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, April 9, 2026.

Spillover from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict forced the temporary closure of Kuwait's airspace, prompting Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways to launch an emergency plan in March 2026. The airline began operating flights through Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Ground transportation between Kuwait and the two alternative airports has also been arranged until full operations resume at Kuwait International Airport. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)