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Air India, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Others Extends Middle East Flight Cancellation

TEL AVIV- International airlines are adjusting their flight services in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The threat of a broader regional conflict has prompted carriers to halt flights or reroute their paths to avoid affected airspace.

Air India, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Others Extends Middle East Flight Cancellation
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Airlines Extends Middle East Flight Cancellations

Air Algerie (AH) has suspended all flights to and from Lebanon indefinitely. Latvia’s airBaltic plans to resume its Riga-Tel Aviv route on September 17.

Air India (AI) has indefinitely suspended its scheduled flights to and from Tel Aviv.

Cathay Pacific (CX) has canceled all Tel Aviv flights until March 27, 2025.

Delta Air Lines (DL) paused its New York-Tel Aviv route through December 31.

United Airlines (UA) indefinitely suspended Tel Aviv flights due to security concerns.

International airlines are adjusting their services in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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European Carriers Conservative Approach

KLM (KL) has canceled all Tel Aviv flights until October 26. The airline’s low-cost subsidiary, Transavia, has extended cancellations for Tel Aviv flights until March 31, 2025. Transavia has also suspended flights to Amman and Beirut until November 3.

Air France (AF) temporarily halted services to Beirut and Tel Aviv until September 19. As of September 23, their website indicated that Beirut flights remained canceled at least until September 24, while Tel Aviv flights had resumed operations.

EasyJet (U2) suspended Tel Aviv flights in April and plans to resume on March 30, 2025.

IAG-owned Vueling (VY) canceled Tel Aviv operations until January 12, 2025, and suspended Amman flights indefinitely.

Polish carrier LOT (L0) halted Lebanon flights but maintains regular Tel Aviv service.

Lufthansa Group (LH) suspended connections to Tel Aviv and Tehran until September 24, with Beirut flights paused until October 26.

Ryanair (FR) canceled Tel Aviv flights until October 26, citing operational restrictions. German airline Sundair (SR) halted Bremen-Beirut flights until October 23.

SunExpress (XQ), a Turkish Airlines-Lufthansa joint venture, suspended Beirut flights through December 17.

The UK government advised British Airlines (BA) to avoid Lebanese airspace from August 8 to November 4, citing potential risks from military activity.

Airlines are prioritizing passenger and crew safety while navigating complex geopolitical challenges. The industry continues to monitor the situation closely, with flight schedules subject to change based on evolving security assessments.

Travelers planning trips to the region should regularly check with their carriers for the latest updates on flight statuses and potential alternatives.

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