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Middle East airspace shut after Israel strikes Iran, airlines cancel flights
MIDDLE EAST, JUN 13 – Israeli strikes on Iranian targets prompted closures of airspace over multiple Middle Eastern countries, disrupting over 1,800 Europe-bound flights with around 650 cancellations, Eurocontrol reported.
- Airlines around the world canceled flights and avoided much of the Middle East airspace after Israel's missile strike on Iran on June 13, 2025.
- Israel closed its airspace and suspended flight operations at Ben Gurion International Airport on June 13, 2025.
- Major airlines like Emirates, Lufthansa, and Delta canceled flights to the region due to the disruptions.
- El Al Airlines suspended flights to and from Israel and moved some planes out of the country.
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Middle East air travel disrupted amid Israel-Iran escalation
Flights across the Middle East continue to be grounded or rerouted as tensions between Israel and Iran erupt into open confrontation, triggering one of the most significant disruptions to regional aviation in recent years. Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel's main aviation hub, remains closed to all civilian flights amid fears of further missile attacks. Israeli flag carrier El Al has suspended services until at least 19 June, with further…
100,000 Stranded Israelis Abroad After Iran Conflict Sparks Airspace Closure
JERUSALEM – Following the recent military escalation between Israel and Iran, approximately 100,000 Israelis remain stranded overseas as Israel’s airspace remains closed indefinitely. The shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport was ordered after Israeli Defense Forces carried out strikes on Iranian territory late last week, prompting heightened regional tensions and security concerns. El Al, Israel’s national […]
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