19 August 2026

Operations in the Middle East have seen some stabilisation despite disruption continuing in some countries/airports.

ACL has updated its Guidance on Military action and related airspace restrictions over the Middle East and Gulf Region to reflect its view on which countries/airports are no longer experiencing serious disturbance and therefore detailing that date at which alleviation will no longer be applied . see here for the latest version (10).

For UK Airports:

• The UK Government has amended the UK Slot Regulation to provide additional alleviation during NS26 and NW26. Additional guidance related to this provision can be found here.

For Dubai Airports:

• Reduced capacity will impact the airport for the remainder of the NS26 season.