International airlines have taken significant steps to adjust their flight operations in the Middle East, largely due to growing concerns over a wider conflict in the region. These adjustments include suspending flights to certain destinations or avoiding specific airspace.
Here’s a breakdown of some airlines that have altered their services:
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Aegean Airlines:
The Greek carrier has canceled all flights to and from Beirut, Amman, and Tel Aviv until August 19th.*
Air Algerie:
The Algerian airline has temporarily suspended flights to and from Lebanon until further notice.*
airBaltic:
Latvia’s airBaltic has canceled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 18th.*
Air India:
The Indian flag carrier has suspended scheduled flights to and from Tel Aviv until further notice.*
Air France-KLM:
Air France has extended the suspension of flights between Paris and Beirut until August 14th. KLM, its Dutch counterpart, has canceled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until October 26th. Their low-cost subsidiary, Transavia, has also suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv until March 31st, 2025.*
Cathay Pacific:
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has canceled all flights to Tel Aviv until March 27th, 2025.*
Delta Air Lines:
The US carrier has extended the suspension of flights between New York and Tel Aviv until August 31st.*
Easyjet:
The UK budget airline ceased flights to and from Tel Aviv in April and will resume them on March 30th, 2025.*
Finnair:
The Finnish airline continues to avoid Iranian airspace for its routes, which may lead to extended flight times to and from Doha.*
ITA Airways:
Italy’s ITA Airways has extended the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 15th.*
Lufthansa Group:
The German airline group, including Swiss Air Lines and Austrian Airlines, has extended its avoidance of Iranian and Iraqi airspace. They have also suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil (Iraq) until August 21st.*
Ryanair:
Europe’s largest budget airline has canceled flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 26th, citing operational restrictions.*
SunExpress:
SunExpress Airlines, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has canceled all flights to Beirut until August 14th.*
Singapore Airlines:
The Singaporean airline has stopped flying over Iranian airspace and is using alternative routes.*
Tarom:
Romania’s flag carrier has extended the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut until August 16th.*
United Airlines:
The Chicago-based airline has suspended flights to Tel Aviv for the foreseeable future. It previously suspended daily service between Newark, New Jersey, and Tel Aviv on July 31st, citing security reasons.*
Vueling:
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling, owned by IAG, has canceled all flights to Tel Aviv and Amman until October 26th.In addition to these airline decisions, Britain has advised UK airlines not to enter Lebanese airspace from August 8th until November 4th. This advisory cites a “potential risk to aviation from military activity” in the region.
These widespread disruptions highlight the growing tensions in the Middle East and their direct impact on air travel. Passengers planning to travel to the region are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates and potential flight disruptions.
