EU closes infringement case on Cyprus’ scrapped ‘golden passport’ programme
Cyprus taxi drivers threaten indefinite strike at Larnaca and Paphos airports
UK Foreign Office raises security advisory level for Cyprus amid Middle-East tensions
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Cyprus Airways reinstates Dubai–Larnaca route, adds daily frequency
National carrier Cyprus Airways has resumed its key Dubai–Larnaca service, offering daily flights after a one-week suspension linked to regional security concerns. The move re-establishes an essential Gulf-Europe corridor for business travellers and signals improving confidence in Cypriot air links.
Middle-East airspace closures trigger Europe-wide flight chaos, Cyprus Airways among affected carriers
AirHelp reports nearly 1,000 flight disruptions across Europe on 11 March as Middle-East airspace closures ripple through airline schedules. Cyprus Airways was among the carriers affected, highlighting ongoing volatility in regional connectivity and the need for proactive itinerary management.
Cyprus flight chaos: 40 + cancellations at Larnaca and Paphos as Middle-East conflict ripples through island’s air links
A fresh wave of cancellations—over 40 flights in one day—has hit Cyprus’s two main airports as airspace closures across the Middle East continue to bite. European routes mostly run, but Gulf and Levant services are heavily disrupted, forcing passengers into last-minute re-routing and threatening Easter tourism revenue. Airlines must refund or rebook, but EU261 cash compensation is unlikely because the cause is conflict-related.
Cyprus airspace technically open but hundreds of flights scrapped—Wego issues exhaustive traveller guide
Wego’s 10 March travel advisory confirms Cyprus’s skies are open but volatile, detailing daily cancellation numbers, suspended Gulf routes and practical re-routing options via European hubs. The guide serves as an actionable briefing for companies and tourists navigating the fast-moving security situation.