Thousands of travelers stranded in Dubai as countries organize evacuation flights

Thousands of travelers from many different countries got stuck in Dubai after airspace in the Middle East was closed due to regional tensions. People from Canada, Kenya, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Cyprus, Croatia, and Singapore were among those affected.

Governments organized special charter and repatriation flights to bring their citizens home. Canada evacuated 180 people, with 3,500 more requesting help. Kenya's national carrier, KQ, announced repatriation flights, and the first one landed in Nairobi to a joyful reception. Other countries, including Singapore, reported their first flights out of Dubai since the disruptions began, with passengers expressing relief.