Why Did Somalia Deny Arkia Airspace Clearance After Somaliland Visit?

Israeli airline Arkia faces longer, costlier routes after Somalia denied its overflight permit, a direct diplomatic response to Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

Feb 3, 2026•3 min

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ArkiaSomalia AirspaceSomalilandGeopoliticsFlight Rerouting

AIRLINES

Regional Tensions Escalate: How Middle East Airspace Risks Affect Global Carriers.

Heightened US-Iran tensions and a US CENTCOM readiness exercise are disrupting Middle East airspace security, as key allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE reject military overflight use.

Jan 28, 2026•3 min

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Airspace SecurityMiddle East AviationEASA AdvisoryFlight ReroutingGeopolitical Risk

SAFETY