EASA issues safety warnings for Saudi Arabia and Jordan airspace

On September 30, 2026, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued formal recommendations for airlines to avoid the airspace of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. These measures follow a recent escalation of attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, which have heightened risks to commercial aviation in the region.

Regarding Saudi Arabia, the agency advises carriers to exercise caution, though it noted that this specific recommendation is not linked to a reported emergency landing of a Flydubai flight that occurred on the same day. Simultaneously, the EASA strengthened its stance on Jordanian airspace, now advising against any flight operations at any altitude, a significant upgrade from its previous advisory of merely exercising caution.

The agency stated it would continuously monitor regional developments to assess whether the safety risks to EU-based airlines are increasing or decreasing. No further specific dates for policy revisions have been provided, but the agency maintains its role in evaluating flight safety standards across these volatile corridors.