Update – Impact on Air Network Due to Middle East Events 03.03.2026

 

UPDATE 16th March 2026 – The following Countries have had their restrictions lifted:

• Pakistan (PK)
• Singapore (SG)

UPDATE 3rd March 2026 – The following Countries have had their restrictions lifted:

• Thailand (TH)
• Hong Kong (HK)
• India (IN)
• Indonesia (ID)
• South Korea (KR)

Due to the current crisis unfolding in the Middle East, several airlines have suspended operations.

As a result, a number of lanes are currently on hold due to airport airspace closures and security restrictions. For these destinations, shipments cannot be accepted until operations resume:

Countries temporarily on hold:
• Oman (OM)
• Bahrain (BH)
• Qatar (QA)
• Israel (IL)
• Saudi Arabia (SA)
• United Arab Emirates (AE)
• Vietnam (VN)
• Kuwait (KW)
• Philippines (PH)
• Sri Lanka (LK)

Impact on Air Network Due to Middle East Events 02.03.2026

 

Due to the current crisis unfolding in the Middle East, several airlines have suspended operations.

As a result, a number of lanes are currently on hold due to airport airspace closures and security restrictions. For these destinations, shipments cannot be accepted until operations resume:

Countries temporarily on hold:
• Oman (OM)
• Bahrain (BH)
• Qatar (QA)
• Israel (IL)
• Saudi Arabia (SA)
• United Arab Emirates (AE)
• Vietnam (VN)
• Thailand (TH)
• Hong Kong (HK)
• India (IN)
• Indonesia (ID)
• South Korea (KR)
• Kuwait (KW)
• Pakistan (PK)
• Philippines (PH)
• Singapore (SG)
• Sri Lanka (LK)

Sri Lanka 12.01.2026

The designated operator of Sri Lanka, the Department of Posts, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that the entire country is experiencing extreme weather conditions and a red level cyclone warning has been issued. Heavy rain and strong winds are causing severe flooding and landslides.As a result, operations across the entire postal network have been suspended with effect from 27 November 2025. Accordingly, delays are to be expected for all mail operations and the Department of Posts will be unable to meet declared delivery standards for all mail until further notice.

Indonesia 12.01.2026

The designated operator of Indonesia, Pos Indonesia, would like to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that the recent extreme weather conditions in Aceh Province on 28 and 29 November 2025, including heavy rainfall and flooding, have affected road access and the smooth distribution of postal items along several major routes. A number of national and provincial roads have been damaged, including collapsed bridges and significant flooding, disrupting the movement of operational vehicles. The situation report as of 28 November 2025 is as follows Areas operating normally: Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Pidie, Pidie Jaya, parts of Lhokseumawe, Aceh Jaya, Aceh Barat, Abdya, Aceh Selatan, Subulussalam, Simeulue, Sabang, and parts of Nagan Raya. Affected areas owing to flooding or landslides: Bireuen (collapsed bridges on Jalan Medan–Banda Aceh and Jalan Raya Bireuen–Takengon), Lhokseumawe and Aceh Utara (several sections inaccessible owing to flooding), Aceh Timur (passable only for heavy vehicles because of flooding), Aceh Tamiang, Bener Meriah, Aceh Tengah, Gayo Lues (routes disconnected), Aceh Tenggara (severe landslide damage), and several points in Nagan Raya and Aceh Singkil (collapsed bridges and damaged roads). These conditions may cause delays in the processing and delivery of inbound and domestic postal items destined for affected areas in Aceh, particularly in regions where road access is currently blocked on account of flooding, damaged bridges or landslides. Pos Indonesia continues to monitor the situation closely with the authorities and is implementing mitigation measures to maintain service continuity to the extent possible.