US flights banned from Yemen airspace for another three years

The US Federal Aviation Administration has extended its ban on US flights in parts of Yemen's airspace until 2028. This means US airlines and pilots cannot fly in the Sanaa Flight Information Region due to ongoing safety risks from Houthi military activity.

This extension locks in a flight ban that has been in place for years, signaling that the US government sees no near-term resolution to the conflict in Yemen. For airlines, it means continued rerouting and longer flight times for routes that would typically cross this region. It also reinforces the perception of the region as a persistent conflict zone, affecting broader economic and humanitarian access.