Global Airlines Suspend Flights Amid Middle East Conflict Concerns
Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, multiple international airlines have suspended or adjusted their flight routes. The affected airlines include Air Algerie, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Group, and more. The suspensions primarily target routes to Lebanon, Tel Aviv, and Beirut, with various durations specified.
Concerns over escalating conflict in the Middle East have led multiple international airlines to suspend or reroute flights to the region. The airlines aim to avoid affected air space, citing safety worries.
Several carriers, including Air Algerie, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Lufthansa Group, have adjusted services. Air Algerie suspended flights to and from Lebanon indefinitely, while Air France-KLM has variably canceled flights to Beirut, Tel Aviv, and other Middle Eastern destinations.
Other airlines, such as Cathay Pacific and EasyJet, have also made changes. Cathay Pacific halted flights to Tel Aviv until March 2025, while EasyJet aims to resume Tel Aviv flights in March 2025. Governments like the UK have issued warnings advising against entering Lebanese airspace due to potential aviation risks from military activities.
(With inputs from agencies.)