airspace

British

/ ˈɛəˌspeɪs /

noun

the atmosphere above the earth or part of the earth, esp the atmosphere above a country deemed to be under its jurisdiction

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The airline said it would be contacting customers “proactively” about assigning them new flights once Israel’s airspace reopened.

From Los Angeles Times

Government officials are understood to be formulating potential plans to evacuate UK nationals, should airspace in the region remain closed.

From BBC

The BBC understands UK government officials are also formulating plans to potentially evacuate British nationals from the Middle East, should airspace in the region remain closed.

From BBC

On Sunday, the French embassy in the UAE reiterated to its nationals in the country that it was not possible to leave because Emirati airspace remained closed until further notice.

From Barron's

The airspace above both countries, which operate direct flights to Edinburgh and Glasgow, remains closed until further notice.

From BBC

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