The company said on Sunday that it continues to operate daily scheduled services on the Aqaba–Nuweiba international route and the Aqaba–Taba tourist line, positioning sea travel as a “safe and reliable” alternative for passengers unable to complete itineraries or return home by air.
Director-General Adnan Al-Abadla said the company, jointly owned by the governments of Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq, remains the main maritime link between Jordan and Egypt via the Aqaba–Nuweiba line and the Aqaba–Taba tourist service.
“In light of widespread flight suspensions and destination changes, Arab Bridge offers travellers and tourist groups a secure option to reach their final destinations through regular and dependable sailings,” Al-Abadla said.
Passengers can connect onward to global destinations via Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport and Cairo International Airport after crossing to Egypt, the statement added.
Al-Abadla said the company is currently able to transport Iraqi and Syrian nationals travelling from Egypt to Baghdad and Damascus via the Nuweiba–Aqaba maritime line, pending the necessary approvals, after their airline bookings were cancelled.
He added that travellers can book in advance through accredited offices in Egypt and Jordan or via the company’s online booking system, allowing flexibility in selecting suitable departure dates.
The maritime expansion comes after EgyptAir suspended flights from Cairo to almost a dozen Middle Eastern destinations following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent airspace closures.
The national carrier halted flights to Kuwait, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dammam, Erbil, Baghdad, Amman, and Beirut until further notice.
Other regional airlines also announced suspensions and rerouting. Emirates and flydubai adjusted their schedules to avoid airspace closures, while Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways suspended or rerouted selected regional services.
Royal Jordanian and Iraqi Airways also reported disruptions, as airspace across parts of the Gulf and the Levant was shut down.
Airspace closures were declared by Iran, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, cutting off key aviation corridors linking the Gulf, the Levant, and parts of Europe and Asia.
Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation said the country’s airspace remains open and operating at normal capacity, with authorities prepared to receive flights diverted from neighbouring states.
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