Concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East have led several international airlines to suspend flights to the region or adjust their routes to avoid affected airspace. This precautionary move has impacted flights to countries such as Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, with some carriers extending cancellations into 2025.
Airlines such as Air France, Lufthansa, and KLM have canceled flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Amman, with KLM’s low-cost unit Transavia halting flights to Tel Aviv until March 2025. Cathay Pacific has also suspended flights to Tel Aviv until March 27, 2025, while Delta Air Lines has paused its New York-Tel Aviv route through the end of the year. Other carriers, including Ryanair and SunExpress, have adjusted their schedules, with services to cities like Beirut and Tel Aviv temporarily suspended.
Several other airlines, including United Airlines and Air India, have indefinitely suspended flights to Tel Aviv due to security concerns. Meanwhile, low-cost carriers such as easyJet and Vueling have postponed services to the region, with easyJet resuming Tel Aviv flights in March 2025 and Vueling suspending operations until early next year.
Countries have also issued travel advisories related to airspace safety, with Britain advising its airlines to avoid Lebanese airspace until at least November 4 due to the heightened military activity in the region. Airlines are closely monitoring the situation, with further adjustments expected depending on the evolving conflict. (NNT)
