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Air France Flight Turns Back Amid Middle East Missile Fire

3/6/2026

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An Air France flight chartered by the French government turned back on March 5 after missile fire during repatriation from the United Arab Emirates.
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said the region remains unstable for repatriation.
France, Germany, and Italy organize evacuation flights amid Middle East strikes.
More than 100 flights departed from the United Arab Emirates that day.
Emirates and Qatar Airways are adjusting schedules to support repatriation.

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An Air France flight chartered by the French government turned back on March 5 after missile fire during repatriation from the United Arab Emirates.
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said the region remains unstable for repatriation.
France, Germany, and Italy organize evacuation flights amid Middle East strikes.
More than 100 flights departed from the United Arab Emirates that day.
Emirates and Qatar Airways are adjusting schedules to support repatriation.