Here’s a List of All Major Airlines that Have Suspended Flights to Middle East
- Escalating Iran-Israel tensions prompted Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain to close their airspace, causing widespread flight cancellations and diversions globally.
- US airstrikes on Iranian sites prompted Iran to launch a missile attack on Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, leading to the closure of Middle Eastern airspace over Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain.
- FlightAware reports 243 cancellations globally as about 100 aircraft with 20,000+ passengers were diverted to multiple countries due to Middle East airspace closures caused by Iran-Israel tensions.
- Iran-Israel conflict's airspace closures caused worldwide flight cancellations and diversions, leaving thousands stranded and foreshadowing ongoing aviation instability.
- Gulf expert Corina Goetz warns travelers should brace for ongoing instability as airlines modify routes, causing longer journeys and increased costs.
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Middle East Air Travel Chaos: Airlines Ground to a Halt
Middle East Air Travel Chaos: Airlines Ground to a Halt The Middle East's air travel network remains shaken in the aftermath of the 12-day air conflict between Iran and Israel, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire taking effect. As safety concerns over airspace persist, several airlines have opted to cancel or delay their services in the region.Prominent airlines such as Aegean Airlines and Air France-KLM have suspended flights to major hubs like T…
Geopolitical conflicts put pressure on airlines. European providers have a strategic disadvantage over Asians. This also has consequences for their passengers.
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