Middle East travel updates as airlines adapt amid Iran-US conflict

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAirlines are gradually reinstating flights to the Middle East following war-related disruptions, though many international carriers continue to reroute Europe-Asia flights to avoid the region. Numerous airlines, including Aegean, airBaltic, Air Canada, Air France, and British Airways, have extended suspensions or cancelled services to key Middle Eastern cities such as Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh. Specific flight cancellations vary by airline and destination, with some suspensions lasting until late 2024, impacting travel to countries like Israel, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Iraq. While some carriers like Lufthansa and Delta are planning to resume certain Tel Aviv routes from July and September respectively, others, including the Lufthansa Group, have extended suspensions to multiple Middle Eastern destinations until October. Some airlines are adjusting their networks by increasing capacity on alternative European and Asian routes to meet demand, while others are delaying the launch of new services to the affected region. In fullMiddle East travel updates: Airlines resume some flights but disruption continuesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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