Several airlines suspend flights to the Middle East
Several airlines are suspending flights to Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and Lebanon, following Israeli attacks in the region.
Multiple airlines have chosen to suspend their flights to various destinations in the Middle East, including Tel Aviv in Israel and Beirut in Lebanon, as a response to recent Israeli attacks targeting Iran. Among the airlines stopping their operations is Norway's Norwegian Air, which has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Dubai. The exact duration of these flight suspensions remains unknown at this time, raising concerns for travelers in the region.
Dutch airline KLM has also announced the cancellation of flights between Tel Aviv and Amsterdam, moving up their suspension from the initially planned start date of March 1 due to the recent escalation in violence. Additionally, German airline Lufthansa has ceased operations for its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Oman. British Virgin Atlantic is redirecting its flights to avoid Iraqi airspace and has also cancelled flights between London and Dubai in light of the growing tensions in the region.
The situation continues to evolve, with more airlines such as Wizz Air, Oman Air, and Air France also reporting flight suspensions amid perceived safety risks in the air space over the Middle East. Travelers and stakeholders will likely be watching these developments closely, as airlines assess the ongoing situation and passenger safety concerns in the affected areas.