UAE airlines reroute flights over Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman

In the UAE, the Emirates Airline on Friday said that it has taken precautionary measures including rerouting all flights away from areas of possible conflict in the Gulf region.

The announcement came a day after an unmanned US drone was reportedly shot down by Iran in the region.

The U.S. Federal



Aviation Administration, FAA, had issued an emergency order on Thursday prohibiting U.S. air carriers from flying in Iran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman due to heightened tensions.

Some international airlines are also taking precautions following the FAA order.