In the aftermath of the US-Israeli attacks against Iran on Saturday morning, numerous countries have closed their airspace, prompting several airlines to cancel flights to destinations in the Middle East. The sudden escalation in tensions has led to a ripple effect on air travel, highlighting the precarious security situation in the region. Budget airline Norwegian has halted services to Dubai until March 4, while Wizz Air has suspended all flights to Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman until March 7.

In addition to Norwegian and Wizz Air, other major airlines have also made significant adjustments to their schedules. Lufthansa has canceled flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Oman, while Air France has ceased all flights to Israel and Beirut. Scandinavian Airlines has similarly suspended flights to Tel Aviv. Turkish Airlines has announced cancellations for flights to Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria up to March 2, while Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and UAE flights are suspended during the day. British Airways has also canceled all departures to Tel Aviv and Bahrain until Tuesday, March 3.

These cancellations reflect concerns over passenger safety amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with airlines taking precautionary measures to protect their customers. The situation raises further questions about the long-term implications for air travel in the region as political instability continues to affect operational capacities for various airlines.