Scary times. I got a son flying back from Dubai to Newark. Everything delayed two days due to the man-made flooding in Dubai.
It appears from the tracker site that international flights are still be routed over the war zone. Plenty of planes over Iran right now.
All we can do is pray for the next two hours.
https://www.flightradar24.com/UAL163/34d5b3cc
It appears their plane for Newark is not following the other planes committed to the flight plans.
His plane is headed due west, taking a longer, but safer route.
Prayers up for your son, and, all US citizens attempting to leave the area.
This tracking website is deceptive.
Flight location I am watching is 6 hours delayed. SIX HOURS.
https://www.flightradar24.com/UAL163/34d5b3cc
I find this site 100% better ...
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL163/history/20240418/2205Z/OMDB/KEWR
Almost real time