Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a wave of flight cancellations has swept across the globe as airlines prioritize passenger safety. Several international carriers have made significant adjustments to their operations, either suspending flights to conflict-affected regions or rerouting to avoid dangerous airspace. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the airlines that have altered their services:
European Airlines:
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AEGEAN AIRLINES:
The Greek carrier has suspended all flights to and from Beirut, Amman, and Tel Aviv until August 19th.*
AIRBALTIC:
Latvia’s airBaltic has canceled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 18th.*
EASYJET:
The UK-based budget airline ceased operations to and from Tel Aviv in April and plans to resume flights on March 30, 2025.*
FINNAIR:
Finland’s Finnair has avoided Iranian airspace, which may increase flight durations to and from Doha.*
ITA AIRWAYS:
Italy’s national airline has extended its suspension of Tel Aviv flights until August 19th.*
LOT POLISH AIRLINES:
Poland’s flag carrier has suspended flights to Israel until August 18th.*
LUFTHANSA GROUP:
The Lufthansa Group, including Swiss Air Lines, Brussels Airlines, and Austrian Airlines, has extended its avoidance of Iranian and Iraqi airspace. Additionally, it has suspended flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil until August 21st.*
RYANAIR:
Europe’s largest low-cost airline has canceled flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 3rd, citing “operational restrictions.”*
VUELING:
The Spanish low-cost airline, part of the IAG group, has canceled all flights to Tel Aviv and Amman until October 26th.Asian and North American Airlines:
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AIR ALGERIE:
Algeria’s national airline has temporarily halted flights to and from Lebanon until further notice.*
AIR INDIA:
India’s flagship airline has suspended its scheduled flights to and from Tel Aviv indefinitely.*
CATHAY PACIFIC:
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has canceled all flights to Tel Aviv until March 27, 2025.*
DELTA AIR LINES:
The U.S. airline has extended its suspension of flights between New York and Tel Aviv until August 31st.*
SINGAPORE AIRLINES:
Singapore Airlines has rerouted flights to avoid Iranian airspace, opting for alternative routes.*
UNITED AIRLINES:
The Chicago-based airline has suspended its Tel Aviv flights indefinitely, having stopped daily services between Newark, New Jersey, and Tel Aviv on July 31st, due to security concerns.Other Developments:
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AIR FRANCE-KLM:
Air France announced on August 14th that it would resume flights between Paris and Beirut starting August 15th, after a suspension that began on July 29th. Meanwhile, KLM, its Dutch counterpart, has canceled all Tel Aviv flights until October 26th. Additionally, Transavia, the group’s low-cost airline, has suspended its Tel Aviv services until March 31, 2025, and flights to Amman until November 3rd.*
TAROM:
Romania’s national airline has extended its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut until August 16th.*
LEBANESE AIRSPACE ADVISORY:
The UK government has advised British airlines to avoid Lebanese airspace from August 8th until November 4th due to potential risks from military activities.The ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to impact global travel, causing significant disruptions and inconvenience for travelers. Airlines are closely monitoring the situation and making adjustments as necessary to ensure passenger safety. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates and flight status before heading to the airport.
