Rising tensions in the Middle East have disrupted global air travel. Several countries have closed parts of their airspace. The situation involves Iran, Israel, and the United States. As a result, many Airlines have cancelled or suspended flights across the region.
The impact has been widespread. Flights to Israel, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq have faced disruptions. Major Gulf hubs have also reported service changes. Airlines say the moves are precautionary and based on security assessments.
Several European Airlines have taken action. Air France cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut. British Airways halted flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain. It also paused services to Amman for a short period. Lufthansa suspended flights to Israel, Lebanon, Oman, and Dubai temporarily. Iberia Express also stopped flights to Tel Aviv.
In Asia, Airlines have also adjusted schedules. Air India suspended some Middle East services due to safety concerns. IndiGo paused flights to affected destinations. Japan Airlines cancelled its Tokyo–Doha route and return flights.
Other carriers reported unusual incidents. LOT Polish Airlines turned back a Warsaw–Dubai flight mid-air. Norwegian Air Shuttle cancelled or rerouted selected services. Scandinavian Airlines also changed routes to avoid risk areas.
Middle Eastern Airlines have also been affected. Turkish Airlines suspended flights to Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Qatar Airways halted flights after Qatar closed its airspace. Virgin Atlantic cancelled some London–Dubai services and rerouted others. Wizz Air suspended flights to Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman until early March.
Airlines continue to monitor the situation closely. Safety remains their top priority. Further schedule changes are possible in the coming days.
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Travelers are advised to check updates before heading to the airport. Airlines recommend contacting customer service for rebooking options. Flexible tickets may help reduce inconvenience. The situation remains fluid, and Airlines may adjust operations depending on security developments.
