National carrier RwandAir has maintained the suspension of its flights to the Middle East as fighting between Iran, Israel and the United States enters a third day. The airline first halted services on Saturday, February 28, when US and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran. Since then, both sides have continued to exchange attacks, with US and Israeli forces targeting sites inside Iran, while Iran has launched missiles toward Israel and countries hosting American military bases in parts of the region. ALSO READ: Rwanda-bound travellers stuck in transit in Middle East “Due to the continued situation in the Middle East, all RwandAir flights to and from the region remain suspended until further notice,” the airline said in a statement issued on Monday, March 2. The suspended services include one flight to Doha and three to Dubai. ALSO READ: Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences The ongoing conflict has significantly disrupted air travel across the region. International media report that more than 6,000 flights were cancelled on March 2 alone. Emirates recorded the highest number of cancellations at 485, followed by Etihad Airways with 190, FlyDubai with 181, and Qatar Airways with 106.
