Gulf Carrier Suspension
Current status of Gulf-based carriers and alternative routing for affected passengers.
Geopolitical suspension — this is not a safety determination. The suspension reflects airspace access restrictions and diplomatic conditions, not an assessment of carrier operational safety. All seven carriers listed below hold current IOSA certification.
Suspended Carriers
Tailwind Response
All existing bookings on suspended carriers have been flagged and customers notified within 4 hours of the suspension announcement.
Automatic re-routing search activated for all affected itineraries via European hub carriers.
Price Watch monitoring continues on alternative routings — any fare drops on replacement bookings trigger standard alerts.
Force majeure rebook fee waived for all Gulf suspension-related rebookings. Tailwind charges £0.
Alternative Routing
LIS/European origins to DXB, DOH, AUH and other Gulf destinations via European hub carriers.
Lufthansa
via FRA (Frankfurt)
Swiss
via ZRH (Zurich)
Turkish Airlines
via IST (Istanbul)
British Airways
via LHR (London Heathrow)
Regulatory
ANAC Notification
The Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) has been notified of all affected bookings originating from Portuguese airports. Disruption reports filed per EU261 requirements.
Disruption Level
Maximum disruption level
All Gulf carrier operations fully suspended
If you have an existing booking on a suspended carrier, log in to your dashboard to see your options.