Air France Halts Flights Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Air France has cancelled its flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut until at least Monday due to escalating violence involving Hezbollah and Israel. The airline will reassess the security situation before resuming routes, prioritizing the safety of its customers and crews.

Air France has ceased its flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut through at least Monday, following an escalation of violence in the region. The suspension comes after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones into Israel, prompting Israeli military responses involving around 100 jets targeting Lebanon.

The airline's decision to halt these routes reflects a cautious approach amid the conflict. 'Resuming these routes will be subject to a new assessment of the security situation,' Air France stated.

The safety of customers and crews remains the airline's highest priority during these uncertain times, reiterated Air France in their formal communication.

(With inputs from agencies.)