How are planes still flying through the Middle East? Are there safe routes for Australians to use?
The war in the Middle East has caused significant disruption to air travel around the world, including Australia.
With hubs such as Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai being used by countless Aussie travellers to get to Europe, thousands were left stranded when conflict began earlier this month.
Despite the threat of drone strikes and missiles in the area, thousands of Australians have been safely evacuated on repatriation flights offered by multiple airlines, but how are they able to do it, and what alternative flight routes should Aussies use if they want to get to Europe or other parts of the world?
Qatar Airways is still carrying out some flights to Australia. (iStock)
Has Middle East airspace opened?
This question is hard to answer because it changes frequently....