Airlines Respond to Middle East Conflict with Suspensions and Detours

Concerns over escalating conflicts in the Middle East have led international airlines to suspend flights to the region or avoid the affected airspace. Notable adjustments include suspensions by AEGEAN Airlines, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansa Group, among others. Some airlines are rerouting flights to avoid Iranian airspace.

Concerns over escalating conflicts in the Middle East have led international airlines to suspend flights to the region or avoid the affected airspace. Airlines worldwide are making significant adjustments to ensure passenger safety amidst the uncertain situation.

The Greek airline AEGEAN has cancelled flights to and from Amman until September 30, Beirut until October 1, and Tel Aviv until October 26. Similarly, Air France-KLM's Transavia has delayed flights to Tel Aviv until March 31, 2025, and flights to Amman and Beirut until November 3.

Lufthansa Group plans to resume flights to Amman and Erbil from August 27 but has extended suspensions to Tel Aviv and Tehran until September 2, with Beirut flights stopped through September 30. Additionally, Singapore Airlines is using alternative routes to bypass Iranian airspace.

(With inputs from agencies.)