Libya & EU Agree Plan to Ease Aviation Restrictions

JUST IN: 🇾🇪🇸🇦 Yemen's Houthis issue warning against any airplane flying through Saudi Ara [...]

JUST IN: Yemen's Houthis issue warning against any airplane flying through Saudi Arabia's airspace.@BRICSNews

EU Aviation Agency Urges Airlines to Avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon Airspace

COLOGNE, Jun 24: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has advised airlines to continue avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, despite a framework agreement between the...

Yemen's governmental aviation body closes all airports until further notice

'We will not allow any aircraft to violate our airspace, whether it be Sana'a Airport or any other airport,' says Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council

Liberia: U.S Air Lines Blacklists Liberia

[New Dawn] -Suspends All Cargo Flights Over Drug Trafficking Fears

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran, EU agency warns

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran, EU agency warns Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, because violations remained possible, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said. EASA said on Wednesday it was extending its conflict-zone advisory for the region until July 1. Short-term violations of the US-Iran ceasefire remain possible, in particular in and around the Strait of Hormuz and neighbouring airspace, the agency said. The agency also flagged the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, creating the potential for military activity impacting the airspace of Lebanon. EASA said all operators must exercise caution and take potential risks into account when operating within the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The EU ambassador announces an action plan to accelerate the removal of Libya from the EU's air safety list.

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EU Operation IRINI Monitors 60 Suspected Arms Flights to Libya

The European Union’s Operation Irini has reported monitoring 60 suspicious flights believed to be linked to possible arms deliveries to Libya, as the mission continues enforcing the UN arms embargo through surveillance and intelligence gathering despite changes to its operational mandate. According to an operational update cited by Italy’s Nova news agency, Operation Irini carried [] The post EU Operation IRINI Monitors 60 Suspected Arms Flights to Libya appeared first on LibyaReview.

UK and Switzerland to loosen visa restrictions as part of services trade deal

Agreement will also enable British travellers to use automated passport gates at Swiss airports

U.S. Airport Ebola Screening Remains Active Through July 21: What Returning Travelers Need to Know

CDC Ebola screening at U.S. airports runs through July 21, 2026. Travelers from DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan face entry restrictions. Here's what to do.

Planning a Saudi trip? Brits can stay up to 180 days under new electronic travel permit from July

Planning a Saudi trip? Brits can stay up to 180 days under new electronic travel permit from July

Due to Ebola, Saudi Arabia suspends travel and entry from 3 countries

Saudi authorities on Thursday announced the suspension of travel and entry from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan as a precautionary measure to limit the potential spread of the Ebola virus. The decision followed an updated epidemiological assessment conducted by the kingdom’s health authorities, as part of strengthening the preventive measures implemented The post Due to Ebola, Saudi Arabia suspends travel and entry from 3 countries appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Yemeni army says struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iranian plane carrying Houthi delegation from landing

ADEN, Yemen, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Yemeni Armed Forces said Monday that it had struck Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian passenger plane carrying a senior Houthi delegation from landing in the Houthi-held capital.The Houthi delegation was returning from Tehran after attending the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The plane later landed at Hodeidah International Airpo

🇪🇺🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇶🇱🇧⚡️ — EASA advises airlines to avoid Iraq and Lebanon airspace➡️ The European Union [...]

— EASA advises airlines to avoid Iraq and Lebanon airspace The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has warned commercial airlines against flight routes over Iraq and Lebanon due to uncertainty around the US-Iran ceasefire and the risk of sudden escalation, Middle East Eye reports. The agency's conflict-zone advisory for the region has been extended until July 8. EASA has called on carriers to exercise heightened caution across the wider Middle East.@IntelSlava

US eases travel restrictions for Iranian team before Egypt match

WASHINTON, June 24 (YPA) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it would ease travel restrictions imposed on Iran’s national team participating in the World Cup, allowing the squad to enter the United States two days before its next match against Egypt at the 2026 World Cup. A department spokesperson said the []

Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi airport in Yemen to prevent landing of Iranian plane

Gen. Taher al-Aqili, Yemen's Saudi-backed government defense minister, said on X that the airport's runway was struck to stop the plane carrying the Houthi delegation after attending the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Biometric Checks Push Airports to Breaking Point as Airlines Again Warn EU of Summer Travel Chaos

European airlines and airport operators are demanding urgent changes to the European Union’s new biometric border-control system after passengers faced queues of up to five hours and some flights departed without travellers still trapped at immigration. Industry groups have warned that the disruption could worsen sharply during July and August, when European airports are expected [] The post Biometric Checks Push Airports to Breaking Point as Airlines Again Warn EU of Summer Travel Chaos appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

Travel restrictions tightened in Ebola epicenter after France confirms first case of incurable deadly virus

Travel restrictions tightened in Ebola epicenter after France confirms first case of incurable deadly virus

Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after accusing Riyadh of blocking Iranian flight | #AJ shorts

Yemen’s Houthis have threatened to retaliate against Saudi Arabia’s airports and vital infrastructure after accusing Riyadh of trying to stop an Iranian passenger plane from landing in Sanaa. In response, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it would answer any attack on the Kingdom with ‘unprecedented force.’ Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Passports Directorate’s advisory to citizens to safeguard passports, check validity before travel

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has urged Saudi citizens wishing to travel abroad to safeguard their passports. It called on them to protect their passports from damage or loss, avoid neglect, pledging, or misuse, and keep them in safe places. The directorate stressed the importance of verifying the validity of passports by citizens and their accompanying family members before departing the Kingdom. Passports must be valid for at least three months when traveling to Arab countries and six months when traveling to other destinations. It also emphasized that travelers to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries must carry either a valid passport or a national identity card.

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s international airport

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of bombing Sanaa International Airport on Monday, while the internationally recognized Yemeni government said the strikes were conducted to prevent an Iranian plane from landing there. A Houthi official, Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, said the rebels would retaliate for the strike that ended a period of []

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal: EU agency

Airlines should continue ​to avoid the airspace over ‌Iran, ​Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, because violations remained possible, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said.EASA said ‌on Wednesday it was extending its conflict-zone advisory for ‌the region until July 1.Short-term ‌violations of the U.S.-Iran ‌ceasefire remain possible, ‌in particular in and around ​the Strait ‌of ​Hormuz and neighbouring airspace, the agency said.The agency also flagged the fragile ​ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, creating the potential for military activity impacting the airspace of Lebanon.EASA said all operators must exercise caution and take potential risks into account when ‌operating in the region.

Yemeni military targets Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing, defence ministry says

July 13 (Reuters) - Yemen's defence ministry said on Monday that its armed forces had targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.Yemen's capital Sanaa is under the control of the Iran-aligned Houthi group, while the internationally recognised government, which has the backing of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, operates out of Aden in southern Yemen. (Reporting by Tala RamadanEditing by Gareth Jones)

Saudi Jets Allegedly Tried to Block Houthi Flight to Khamenei Funeral

Houthi spokesman says Saudi jets entered Yemeni airspace to stop an Iranian flight carrying rebel officials to Tehran for Khamenei's funeral.

The science behind Qantas' bet on 20-hour flights

Qantas Airways is betting that science can make the world's longest flights feel less punishing — unveiling plans for a "wellness zone," extra legroom, specially timed meals and animated lighting on its non-stop Sydney-London services due to launch next October. The Australian carrier offered detailed briefings ‌on the science of roughly 20-hour journeys as it looks to convince passengers to pay a premium for avoiding a stopover. Ben Kellerman shares what you, as a potential customer, should know. #Qantas #AirTravel #Travel #Australia #Tech

EUFOR helps in Setting up a Mountain Shelter on Prenj

Today, the EUFOR aviation unit, in cooperation with the Mountain Rescue Service of Jablanica, will use its advanced air transport capabilities to support the realization of the Arx Alpina operation, during which a new mountain bivouac will be transported and set up on the Prenj mountain. As part of the operation, the EUFOR CH-47 Chinook [] The post EUFOR helps in Setting up a Mountain Shelter on Prenj appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Aleppo airport receives first Jazeera Airways flight from Kuwait

Aleppo, June 25 (SANA) Aleppo International Airport received the first Jazeera Airways flight from Kuwait International Airport on Thursday, marking the launch of a regular direct route between Kuwait and Aleppo. The flight carried 120 passengers, according to Syrian aviation officials. Mustafa Khairallah, head of the Media Department at the Syrian Civil Aviation and Air []

Report: Saudi Crown Prince Lost Confidence in Trump After U.S. Failure in Iran

(NaturalNews) Saudi Arabia Blocks U.S. Access to Airspace, Report SaysSaudi Arabia prevented the United States from using its airspace for a military mission in t...

No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupted flights at Zurich airport, authorities say

No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupted flights at Zurich airport, authorities say

Libya/Niger : Prisoner swaps and scores to settle between Niamey, Tripoli and Benghazi

On 22 June, a Libyan Wings aircraft brought eighteen Libyan nationals back to Tripoli. They had been detained in Niamey [...]

Eastern Libya Bans Entry for Citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia

Authorities in eastern Libya have announced a ban on the entry of citizens from four African countries, in a move that appears aimed at curbing migration flows through the North African country, a major transit point for people attempting to reach Europe. The decision, announced late on Tuesday by the eastern-based administration, prohibits nationals of ...

Visas Schengen : l’Union européenne durcit les règles pour les Guinéens et met Conakry sous pression sur les expulsions de migrants

Bruxelles adopte une série de restrictions temporaires sur la délivrance des visas aux ressortissants guinéens, invoquant un manque de coopération des autorités de Conakry dans le rapatriement des migrants en situation irrégulière. L’Union européenne (UE) a décidé de durcir temporairement les conditions d’octroi des visas Schengen aux ressortissants guinéens. La mesure, arrêtée par le Conseil []

Houthi threat gets closer to Eilat

Israel is monitoring Houthi flights to Jordan as officials assess potential threats to Eilat, while stressing there is no concrete intelligence of an attack.

L’Union européenne restreint temporairement la délivrance de visas aux Guinéens

L’Union européenne décide de restreindre temporairement la délivrance de visas aux ressortissants guinéens. Le Conseil européen a annoncé cette décision dans un communiqué publié ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026. L’institution justifie la mesure par une coopération insuffisante de la Guinée dans le rapatriement de ses citoyens en situation irrégulière sur le territoire de l’Union européenne. [] The post L’Union européenne restreint temporairement la délivrance de visas aux Guinéens first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Trump team is asking for companies to step up and handle deportation flights

The plans mark a departure from the use of military aircraft or charter flights to carry out deportations

High-level British Foreign Office delegation hosted by Benghazi’s Benina Airport heads

Benghazi’s Benina Airport reported today that it hosted a high-level delegation from the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) l...

Tourist traffic from Russia to Tanzania to add at least 30% as direct flights launched

The Association of Tour Operators of Russia expects first direct flights to Tanzania to be fully booked

Know your airline passenger rights before summer flights

Learn airline passenger rights, compensation rules, and travel tips before summer flights across the U.S., Europe, and beyond. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2026/06/24/cruising-altitude-flight-disruption-compensation/90522900007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

US eases Iran World Cup travel rules, but coach slams treatment

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said Saturday that U.S. authorities had informed him travel restrictions affecting his team would be eased in time for Iran’s third World Cup group match,...

Eastern Libya imposes entry ban on four nationalities

Authorities based in the eastern part of divided Libya have banned entry for people from four nearby African countries, a move likely meant to stem the influx of migrants seeking to set off for Europe from the country’s northern coast. Libya’s coast is a key departure points for migrants from North Africa trying to reach [] The post Eastern Libya imposes entry ban on four nationalities appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

EU countries propose funding source for US air defence missiles for Ukraine

Nine EU countries have urged the European Commission to swiftly approve the purchase of US-made air defence missiles for Ukraine.