Middle East Conflict: Airlines Cancel Flights Amid Safety Concerns

Middle East Flight Suspension: Israel-Palestine Conflict

The suspension affects hundreds of flights, stranding travelers and...

Global airlines suspend flights to the Middle East due to escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, citing safety concerns and travel disruptions.

Global airlines have suspended flights to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Gaza. The conflict intensified after Israel's incursion into southern Lebanon on October 1, prompting Iran to launch hundreds of missiles.

This development has led numerous airlines to halt flights to:

• Israel
• Lebanon
• Jordan
• Iraq

The suspension affects hundreds of flights, stranding travelers and disrupting international routes.

Several airlines have suspended or canceled flights to the Middle East due to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

Airlines that have suspended Middle East flights include:

Aegean Airlines (Greece)

• Beirut, Lebanon flights canceled until October 31
• Tel Aviv flights suspended until October 6

Air Algerie (Algeria)

All Lebanon flights halted until further notice

Air Baltic (Latvia)

Tel Aviv flights canceled until October 31

Air Europa (Spain)

Tel Aviv flights canceled until October 7

Other airlines may also be affected. Check with your carrier for the latest updates.

Several airlines have suspended or altered flights to the Middle East due to the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict:

Air France

Suspended Paris-Tel Aviv and Paris-Beirut flights from Sept 30 to Oct 8

KLM

Extended Tel Aviv flight suspension until at least Dec 31, 2024

• Transavia (low-cost subsidiary):
• Canceled Tel Aviv flights until Mar 31, 2025
• Suspended Amman and Beirut flights until Nov 3

Moreover, multiple airlines have suspended or canceled flights to Israel due to the escalating conflict:

Air India

Suspended Tel Aviv flights until further notice

Bulgaria Air

Canceled Israel flights until Oct 15

British Airways 

Cancelled Tel Aviv flights until Oct 7

Cathay Pacific

Cancelled Tel Aviv flights until Mar 27, 2025

Additional airlines have adjusted their flight schedules due to the ongoing conflict:

Delta

Suspended New York-Tel Aviv flights until Dec 31

EasyJet

Suspended Tel Aviv flights, resuming Mar 30, 2025

Emirates

Canceled Dubai-Beirut flights until Oct 8

Airlines continue to assess the situation and adjust flight schedules accordingly. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates and travel advisories.