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19 hours ago
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- CTV News
Here's a list of all major airlines that have suspended flights to Middle East
An Air Canada plane taxies down the runway at the Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Many airline services remain disrupted in the Middle East arising from the 12-day air war between Iran and Israel that ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that took hold on Tuesday. Air space closures and safety concerns continue to weigh on airline traffic in the region. Below are some of the airlines that have canceled their flights to and from the region: Aegean Airlines The Greek airline will proceed with flight cancellations from and to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil up to and including the early morning flight on September 8. airBaltic Latvia's airBaltic said that all flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 30 had been canceled. Air Canada The Canadian carrier is suspending its flights from Toronto to Dubai until August 4. It had previously postponed resumption of service between Canada and Israel to September 8. Air Europa The Spanish airline said that it has canceled its flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31. Air France The French flag carrier plans to resume its connections between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Tel Aviv, starting from July 7. It plans to resume its flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Beirut starting on June 28. KLM said that it had canceled all its flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least July 31. Air India The Indian airline will 'progressively' resume flights to the Middle East starting June 24 and will resume flights to and from the east coast of the U.S. and Canada 'at the earliest opportunity,' it said. Flights to and from Europe will also be reinstated from June 24. Arika The Israeli airline said all its flights to and from Israel are canceled until June 30, except to New York. Flights to Eilat are canceled until June 28. Delta Air Lines The U.S. carrier said that travel to, from, or through Tel Aviv may be impacted between June 12 and August 31. El Al Israel Airlines As of June 24, the Israeli airline began increasing flights and adding frequencies from key destinations. Starting next week, it added, flights will operate as scheduled, except for a few canceled flights. Etihad Airways Etihad said that it had canceled flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv until July 15. Emirates Emirates said that it had temporarily suspended flights to and from Iran and Iraq until and including June 30. Finnair The Finnish airline canceled its flights to and from Doha through June 30, as well as flight AY1982 on July 1. Finnair added that it was not flying through the airspace of Iraq, Iran, Syria, or Israel. flydubai The UAE airline said it was planning to resume its full schedule across the network from July 1. It will resume operations to Damascus and Tel Aviv on June 26. British Airways IAG-owned British Airways said that its flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended until July 31 and flights to Amman and Bahrain are suspended up to and including June 30. The airline also suspended flights to and from Doha up to and including June 25. IAG's low-cost airline, Iberia Express, had previously said that it had canceled its flights to Tel Aviv until June 30. Iberia will resume its flights to Doha on June 27. ITA Airways The Italian Airline said that it would extend the suspension of Tel Aviv flights until July 31, including two flights scheduled on Aug. 1. Japan Airlines The Japanese carrier canceled its flights to Doha until July 2. Lufthansa Group Lufthansa said that it had suspended all flights to and from Beirut until and including June 30 and to and from Tel Aviv and Tehran until and including July 31. Flights to and from Amman and Erbil are canceled until and including July 11. The German airline added that it would also refrain from using airspace of the countries concerned until further notice. Pegasus The Turkish airline said that it had canceled flights to Iran until July 7 and flights to Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan until July 4. Qatar Airways Qatar Airways said that it had temporarily canceled flights to and from Iraq, Iran and Syria. Ryanair Ryanair said that it had canceled flights to and from Tel Aviv and to and from Amman until Oct 25. Tarom Romania's flag carrier said that flights to Tel Aviv will resume starting on June 26 and added that flights to Beirut will restart on the night of June 27-28. Tus Airways The Cypriot airline said it has resumed operations to and from Israel. United Airlines The U.S. carrier said that travel to and from Tel Aviv may be affected between June 13 and August 1. Flights to Dubai between June 18 and July 3 may also be affected. Wizz Air Wizz Air said it had suspended its operations to and from Tel Aviv and Amman until Sept. 15 and was canceling flights to and from the United Arab Emirates until June 30. The Hungarian airline will also avoid overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian and Syrian airspace until further notice. Reporting by Reuters bureaus; compiled by Agnieszka Olenska, Elviira Luoma and Tiago Brandao, Editing by Matt Scuffham, Alison Williams.
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Ryanair among airlines to suspend Middle Eastern flights
Many airline services remain disrupted in the Middle East arising from the 12-day air war between Iran and Israel that ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that took hold on Tuesday. Air space closures and safety concerns continue to weigh on airline traffic in the region. Below are some of the airlines that have cancelled their flights to and from the region: Aegean Airlines: The Greek airline will proceed with flight cancellations from and to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil up to and including the early morning flight on September 8. Airbaltic: Latvia's airBaltic said that all flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 30 had been cancelled. Air Canada: The Canadian carrier is suspending its flights from Toronto to Dubai until August 4. It had previously postponed resumption of service between Canada and Israel to September 8. Air Europa: The Spanish airline said that it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31. Air France-KLM: The French flag carrier suspended flights to Tel Aviv until July 14. It plans to resume its flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Beirut starting on June 26 and to resume flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh as of June 25. KLM said that it had cancelled all its flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least July 31. Air India: The Indian airline will "progressively" resume flights to the Middle East starting June 24 and will resume flights to and from the east coast of the U.S. and Canada "at the earliest opportunity," it said. Flights to and from Europe will also be reinstated from June 24. Arkia: The Israeli airline said all its flights to and from Israel are cancelled until June 30, except to New York. Flights to Eilat are cancelled until June 28. Delta Airlines: The U.S. carrier said that travel to, from, or through Tel Aviv may be impacted between June 12 and August 31. El Al Israel Airlines: As of June 24, the Israeli airline began increasing flights and adding frequencies from key destinations. Starting next week, it added, flights will operate as scheduled, except for a few cancelled flights. Etihad Airways: Etihad said that it had cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv until July 15. Emirates were among the airlines to halt Middle Eastern flights Emirates: Emirates said that it had temporarily suspended flights to and from Iran and Iraq until and including June 30. Finnair: The Finnish airline cancelled its flights to and from Doha through June 30, as well as flight AY1982 on July 1. Finnair added that it was not flying through the airspace of Iraq, Iran, Syria, or Israel. FlyDubai: The UAE airline said it was planning to resume its full schedule across the network from July 1. It will resume operations to Damascus and Tel Aviv on June 26. IAG: IAG-owned British Airways said that its flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended until July 31 and flights to Amman and Bahrain are suspended up to and including June 30. The airline also suspended flights to and from Doha up to and including June 25. IAG's low-cost airline, Iberia Express, had previously said that it had cancelled its flights to Tel Aviv until June 30. Iberia will resume its flights to Doha on June 27. ITA Airways: The Italian Airline said that it would extend the suspension of Tel Aviv flights until July 31, including two flights scheduled on August 1. Japan Airlines: The Japanese carrier cancelled its flights to Doha until July 2. Lufthansa: Lufthansa said that it had suspended all flights to and from Beirut until and including June 30 and to and from Tel Aviv and Tehran until and including July 31. Flights to and from Amman and Erbil are cancelled until and including July 11. The German airline added that it would also refrain from using airspace of the countries concerned until further notice. Pegasus: The Turkish airline said that it had cancelled flights to Iran until July 7 and flights to Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan until July 4. Qatar Airways: Qatar Airways said that it had temporarily cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Iran and Syria. Ryanair: Ryanair said that it had cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv and to and from Amman until Oct 25. Tarom: Romania's flag carrier said that flights to Tel Aviv will resume starting on June 26 and added that flights to Beirut will restart on the night of June 27-28. TUS Airways: The Cypriot airline said it has resumed operations to and from Israel. United Airlines: The U.S. carrier said that travel to and from Tel Aviv may be affected between June 13 and August 1. Flights to Dubai between June 18 and July 3 may also be affected. Wizz Air: Wizz Air said it had suspended its operations to and from Tel Aviv and Amman until September 15 and was cancelling flights to and from the United Arab Emirates until June 30. The Hungarian airline will also avoid overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian and Syrian airspace until further notice.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
All flights suspended and cancelled listed as airlines axe routes despite Trump's 'ceasefire'
For the latest updates on the planes that have been cancelled, diverted, or suspended, read our round-up on all the planned flights that have been affected by the conflict. A spate of airlines, both leading and budget carriers, have suspended their scheduled flights in the Middle East despite a declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel by Donald Trump. At the time of writing fierce fighting was still taking place in Iraq with US bases being hit by unidentified assailants, bases located in Qatar had recently been bombed by Iran, and Tehran officials were warning of expected Israeli attacks. Earlier on Monday, the stakes were only heightened as Iran hit back following Donald Trump's assertion that the US executed a "very successful" airstrike on three nuclear sites in Iran during the weekend. The initial attack by Israel on Tehran took place on June 13, forming part of an extensive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, prompting ongoing reciprocal bombardments. As a result, multiple airlines have now judged the risk too great to operate commercial aircraft over certain regions in the Middle East, given the alarming developments. Here's a roster of all the known cancelled services at the time of reporting, categorised by airline – it's worth noting that this information could change abruptly, so it's advised to confirm with the air carrier if you suspect your flight might be impacted. Aegean Airlines Regarding Aegean Airlines, Greece's premier airline has nixed all travel to and from Tel Aviv until the early hours of July 12, and all trips to and from Beirut, Amman, and Erbil until the morning landings of June 28, according to its latest update on X/Twitter. Passengers affected by these cancellations are entitled to request a refund, obtain a credit voucher, or rearrange their journey for a subsequent date, reports the Mirror. Aeroflot Similarly, Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, reported the cessation of its Moscow to Tehran flights and adjustments to more routes in the region. Air Astana Kazakhstan's Air Astana has called off flights to Dubai and Doha scheduled for Monday (June 23) due to the "escalation of conflict in the Middle East", stating it will "closely monitor" the situation. The airline assured passengers affected by the suspended flights that they would be offered a full refund or free rebooking for alternative travel dates. airBaltic Latvia's airBaltic announced that all flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 30 had been cancelled. Air Canada Air Canada released a statement saying: "Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East, and as a precautionary measure, Air Canada is temporarily suspending its daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai as of June 18, 2025. The suspension is in effect up to and including July 3, 2025, at which time it may be further extended following a safety assessment in consultation with government and other added: " It also advised: "If your itinerary is affected, we will send you an email with more information about your options," urging customers who used a travel advisor to contact them directly. Air Europa Spain's Air Europa revealed that it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31. Air France Air France confirmed it will suspend its services to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates until at least Tuesday (June 24) due to the conflict. The airline will also extend its suspension of the route to Tel Aviv, in Israel, which has been repeatedly targeted by Iran's airstrikes. A spokesperson stated: "Due to the current situation, the airline has decided to cancel its flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until Tuesday, June 24th inclusive." Additionally, it mentioned that customers whose flights have been cancelled have already been informed and that "they can change their trip free of charge or request a credit note or a full refund if they no longer travel." Air India Air India announced on Monday (June 23) that it has suspended flights over Middle Eastern airspace following Iranian missile strikes on bases in Iraq and Qatar. Air India Express India's low-budget carrier, Air India Express, confirmed that it had already diverted and cancelled flights on affected routes in the Middle East. A spokesperson added: "As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and suspension of Qatar airspace, Air India Express has diverted our Doha-bound flight from Kochi to Muscat and returned our flight bound from Kannur." American Airlines American Airlines has suspended its only Middle East route - the daily service between Philadelphia and Doha, Qatar. The airline previously noted: "American Airlines has made adjustments to its Doha, Qatar (DOH) operation, temporarily suspending flights between DOH and Philadelphia (PHL) until Sunday, June 22. "We will continue to monitor the situation with safety and security top of mind and will adjust our operation further as needed." No immediate resumption has been confirmed. Azerbaijan Airlines The Azeri airline announced it has suspended flights to and from both Tel Aviv and Tabriz in Iran until 30 June, due to "recent developments in the Middle East and the closure of airspace by several countries. Bluebird Airways The Greek airline has cancelled all flights to and from Israel until 30 June, pending a reassessment of the security situation in the Middle East. British Airways The UK's largest airline cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Doha on 22 June but are set to resume today (23 June), albeit with ongoing monitoring and flexible rebooking options for affected passengers through to 6 July. Also suspended flights to Bahrain until 30 June A spokesperson for British Airways stated on Sunday: "As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority. ""We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation. " BA passengers with bookings to Dubai and Doha between now and Tuesday 24 June can postpone their trips up to 4 July by calling the airline. Delta Airlines The US carrier indicated that travel to, from or through Tel Aviv may be impacted between 12 June and 31 Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has prolonged the suspension of its flights to and from Israel until June 30. Initially, flights were suspended until the end of October last year, before being extended to March and again until the current deadline. EgyptAir Egypt's national carrier has confirmed that it is cancelling all flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil (in Kurdistan) until further notice. Affected passengers have been advised to review their bookings by contacting EgyptAir's customer service centre. El Al and Sundor Israel's El Al and Sundor airlines have cancelled all flights until June 27. In a statement, El Al, which owns the airlines, said: "Following developments in the security situation and according to the state's decision, EL AL and Sundor's regular flight schedule is cancelled through June 27, 2025. ""Additionally, EL AL and Sundor flights scheduled to depart through July 15, 2025, have been closed for new bookings in the booking systems until the security situation becomes clearer, and with the aim of providing solutions for passengers whose flights were cancelled. " Ethiopian Airlines A statement on X dated June 16th disclosed: "Ethiopian Airlines would like to inform its esteemed passengers that due to operational considerations, all flights between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Tel Aviv (TLV) in both directions have been suspended until 22 June 2025. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and kindly request affected passengers to contact the nearest Ethiopian Airlines ticket office. The airline further noted: "We will provide updates as new information becomes available," but has not released any additional details regarding further cancellations." Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has also taken measures by halting all flights from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv up to and including July 15. The carrier stated: "As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority. "The airline is actively reaching out to its customers to inform them about their options amidst the evolving circumstances. Emirates Meanwhile, Emirates has made the decision to temporarily suspend all flights to Iran and Iraq, affecting those travelling via Dubai, until Monday, June booked for these destinations have been warned by the airline that they "will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice." Finnair Finnair announced: "Due to the heightened safety situation in the Middle East, we are suspending flights to Doha and cancelling all flights from June 19 to June 30, 2025, as well as flight AY1982 on July 1, 2025. We will contact all Finnair customers personally about the cancellations. "The airline stated that flights are cancelled 48 hours prior to the original departure date to offer the best possible alternative flights, but due to regional tensions, customers travelling to or from Doha will not be also confirmed that none of its flights are currently passing through Iraqi, Iranian, Syrian, or Israeli airspace. Flydubai Meanwhile, Flydubai has temporarily halted flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria until June Express has also suspended flights to and from Israel until at least June 30. Indigo Indian carrier Indigo stated on X/Twitter: "In view of the evolving situation in the Middle East, some of our flights may experience delays or diversions. These adjustments are being made to ensure operations remain within safe and compliant airspace. "We recommend checking your flight status regularly. If your flight is impacted, alternate options can be easily explored through our website. We continue to monitor the situation closely in coordination with the relevant authorities. We appreciate your patience and understanding." Iraqi Airways Iraqi Airways has put a halt on flights from Amman in Jordan to the Iraqi port city of Basra until June 25, with services expected to recommence on the morning of June 26. The airline issued a statement on Monday (June 23): "Due to the current regional situation, we inform Iraqi citizens in Amman who wish to travel to Basra that our company will operate a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman to Basra International Airport." Israir Israir has confirmed the cancellation of all its flights to and from Israel up to June 30 and has ceased selling tickets for flights up to and including July 7. Ita Airways Ita Airways, the Italian carrier, has announced an extension of its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, which now includes two flights originally scheduled for August 1, with the suspension lasting until July 31. KLM The Dutch airline has stated that all flights to and from Tel Aviv have been cancelled "until further notice," following an initial suspension that was to last at least until July 1. The airline also noted potential disruptions to some flights to, from, or via Beirut until June 29, adding, "We assess on a daily basis whether it's safe and responsible to operate," according to a spokesperson. Kuwait Airways Kuwait Airways has halted all flights departing from Kuwait on June 23, with a statement on their Twitter saying: "Due to developments in the region, flights departing from Kuwait have been suspended. ""The weather conditions are being monitored and evaluated. Any updates will be announced in this regard. We hope everyone will follow the news from the official channels of Kuwait Airways. We ask God to protect Kuwait and its people from all harm." Their decision came after airspace closures by Qatar and Bahrain during Iran's strike on the Al Udeid US military base in Doha. Lufthansa Group Meanwhile, Lufthansa Group has also announced a suspension of its Middle Eastern routes including flights to Tel Aviv and Tehran until July 31; to Amman and Erbil until July 11; and to Beirut until June 30. This affects various carriers under their banner, such as Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Swiss. Pegasus Turkish airline Pegasus had to cancel flights to Iran up to June 30 and to Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan up to June 23. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Pakistan's flag carrier, has put a hold on services to several Middle East destinations like Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Dubai without specifying when these might continue. "In view emerging situation in the Gulf region, #PIA is temporarily suspending its flights to #Doha, #Kuwait, #Bahrain and #Dubai," a tweet read on Monday (June 23) evening. Passengers have been advised to contact the airline for further information or to rebook an alternative flight. Qatar Airways Qatar Airways issued a statement: "Effective 22 June, 2025: To ensure connectivity and minimise disruption, Qatar Airways has rescheduled a number of flights over the coming weeks in order to preserve the integrity, reliability and resilience of the airline's global network. The airline confirmed it had temporarily cancelled flights to Iran, Iraq and Syria due to the current situation in the region. It added: "The affected airports in Iran include Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA), Mashhad Airport (MHD), Shiraz Airport (SYZ). "In Iraq, the affected airports are Baghdad Airport (BGW), Erbil Airport (EBL), Basra Airport (BSR), Sulaymaniyah Airport (ISU), Najaf Airport (NJF). In Syria, the affected airport is Damascus International Airport (DAM)." SalamAir Oman's budget carrier SalamAir announced that it has cancelled all flights to Iran, Iraq and Azerbaijan up to and including June 30. "Passengers connecting through Muscat with final destinations of Iran, Iraq or Azerbaijan will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice," the airline added. Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines has announced the cancellation of all flights between Singapore and Dubai until 25 June, following "a security assessment of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East." Tarom Romania's leading airline, Tarom, has suspended all commercial flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until 24 June. Transavia KLM's budget airline, has cancelled flights to and from Amman in Jordan and Beirut in Lebanon until at least 30 June, with the Tel Aviv route closed until 7 September. TUS Airways The Cypriot airline has cancelled all its flights to and from Israel scheduled up to and including 24 June. Flights set for departure between 25 and 30 June are currently not available for sale, pending further developments. Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines has cancelled all flights to Baghdad, Damascus and Tehran up to and including 30 June. United Airlines United Airlines has put on hold its daily flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai, following its suspension of all flights to the Tel Aviv Airport last week. The decision was "due to conflict in the region," according to CBS, but no date has been given for when flights between the two destinations will resume. Wizz Air The budget airline has stated that it is avoiding overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace until further notice.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
All the flights cancelled as airlines axe routes amid Iran-US war fears
The US bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend has prompted airlines across the globe to temporary suspend commercial flights to and from the Middle East A number of airlines, from major to low-budget, have temporarily cancelled their planned flights in the Middle East amid the increasing conflict between Iran and Israel. Tension reached a new level today as Iran retaliated after Donald Trump said the US carried out a "very successful" bombing attack on three nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend. Israel first hit Tehran on June 13 as part of a widescale attack against Iran's nuclear programme, which has sparked a series of back and forth bombardments since then. Now, dozens of airlines have deemed it too dangerous to fly commercial planes across certain parts of the Middle East due to the worrying situation. Below is a list of all the planned flights known to be suspended at the time of writing that we've broken down by carrier - please note that information is liable to change at any moment and to check with the airline if you think your flight is affected. Aegean Airlines Greece 's Aegean Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv up to and including the early morning flight on July 12, as well as all flights to and from Beirut, Amman, and Erbil through the morning arrivals of June 28, it announced on X/ Twitter. Affected passenger can apply for a refund, credit voucher or a rearranged flight on a different date. Aeroflot Russian airline Aeroflot said that it had cancelled flights between Moscow and Tehran, and made changes to other routes in the Middle East. Air Astana Kazakhstan's Air Astana cancelled flights to Dubai and Doha planned for Monday (June 23) due to "conflict escalation in Middle East" and said it that it will "closely monitor" the situation. Passengers affected by the suspended flights will be offered a full refund or free rebooking to for alternative travel dates, the airline added. AirBaltic Latvia's airBaltic said that all flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 30 had been cancelled. Air Canada A statement from the airline reads: "Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East, and as a precautionary measure, Air Canada is temporarily suspending its daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai as of June 18, 2025. The suspension is in effect up to and including July 3, 2025, at which time it may be further extended following a safety assessment in consultation with government and other authorities. It added: 'If your itinerary is affected, we will send you an email with more information about your options,' advising customers who used a travel advisor to contact them directly. Air Europa The Spanish airline said that it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31. Air France Air France confirmed it will suspend its services to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates until at least Tuesday (June 24) due to the conflict. The airline will also extend its suspension of the route to Tel Aviv, in Israel, which has been repeatedly targetted by Iran's airstrikes. A spokesperson said: "Due to the current situation, the airline has decided to cancel its flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until Tuesday, June 24th inclusive." It added that customers whose flights have been cancelled have already been informed and that, "they can change their trip free of charge or request a credit note or a full refund if they no longer travel." Air India Air India said on Monday (June 23) that it has has suspended flights over Middle Eastern airspace after Iranian missile strikes on bases in Iraq and Qatar. Air India Express India's low-budget carrier confirmed that it had already diverted and cancelled flights on affected routes in the Middle East. A spokesperson further said: 'As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and suspension of Qatar airspace, Air India Express has diverted our Doha-bound flight from Kochi to Muscat and returned our flight bound from Kannur." American Airlines American Airlines suspended its only Middle East route - the daily service between Philadelphia and Doha, Qatar. The airline previously noted: 'American Airlines has made adjustments to its Doha, Qatar (DOH) operation, temporarily suspending flights between DOH and Philadelphia (PHL) until Sunday, June 22. We will continue to monitor the situation with safety and security top of mind and will adjust our operation further as needed.' No immediate resumption has been confirmed. Azerbaijan Airlines The Azeri airline said it has suspended flights to and from both Tel Aviv and Tabriz in Iran until June 30 due to, "recent developments in the Middle East and the closure of airspace by several countries." Bluebird Airways The Greek airline has has cancelled all flights to and from Israel until June 30, pending a reassessment of the security situation in the Middle East . British Airways The UK's biggest airline cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Doha yesterday (June 22) but are set to resume today (June 23), albeit with with ongoing monitoring and flexible rebooking options for affected passengers through to July 6. Also suspended flights to Bahrain until June 30. A spokesperson for British Airways said on Sunday: 'As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority. 'We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation.' BA passengers with bookings to Dubai and Doha between now and Tuesday 24 June can postpone their trips up to 4 July by calling the Delta Airlines The US carrier said that travel to, from or through Tel Aviv may be impacted between June 12 and August 31. EasyJet The popular low-budget airline has now extended its already suspended flights to and from Israel until June 30. Initially, flights were suspended until the end of October last year - but this was stretched out until March and then the most recent extension. EgyptAir The Egyptian carrier confirmed that it is cancelling all flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil (in Kurdistan) until further notice. "We urge affected passengers to review their bookings by contacting EgyptAir's customer service centre," a spokesperson said. El Al and Sundor Both of Israel's El Al and Sundor carriers have cancelled all of the flights until June 27. A statement from the El Al, which owns the airlines said: "Following developments in the security situation and according to the state's decision, EL AL and Sundor's regular flight schedule is cancelled through June 27, 2025. "Additionally, EL AL and Sundor flights scheduled to depart through July 15, 2025, have been closed for new bookings in the booking systems until the security situation becomes clearer, and with the aim of providing solutions for passengers whose flights were cancelled." Ethiopian Airlines A post on X on June 16 read: "Ethiopian Airlines would like to inform its esteemed passengers that due to operational considerations, all flights between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Tel Aviv (TLV) in both directions have been suspended until 22 June 2025. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and kindly request affected passengers to contact the nearest Ethiopian Airlines ticket office." It added: "We will provide updates as new information becomes available," - no further information on any more cancelled flights has been given. Etihad Airways The airline has suspended all flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv until and including July 15. In a statement the airline said: 'As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority. 'We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation.' Emirates Emirates has announced that it is temporarily suspending all flights to Iran and Iraq, which covers passengers connecting to these destinations via Dubai. This is until and including Monday, June 30. The airline warns that these customers 'will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice'. Finnair The Finnish airline said: "Due to the heightened safety situation in the Middle East, we are suspending flights to Doha and cancelling all flights from June 19 to June 30, 2025, as well as flight AY1982 on July 1, 2025. We will contact all Finnair customers personally about the cancellations. "Flights are cancelled two days before the original departure date to ensure we can offer you the best possible alternative flight(s). Due to the situation in the region, we are currently not rerouting our customers to or via Doha. If your destination is Doha, or your journey starts from Doha, we unfortunately cannot offer you an alternative flight." It added that none of its flights are going through the airspace of Iraq, Iran, Syria or Israel. Flydubai Flydubai said that it had temporarily suspended flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Israel and Syria until June 30. Iberia Express The Spanish budget airline confirmed the suspension of its flights to and from Israel until at least June 30. Indigo The Indian-based carrier said in a statement on X/Twitter on Monday (June 23): "In view of the evolving situation in the Middle East, some of our flights may experience delays or diversions. These adjustments are being made to ensure operations remain within safe and compliant airspace. "We recommend checking your flight status regularly. If your flight is impacted, alternate options can be easily explored through our website. We continue to monitor the situation closely in coordination with the relevant authorities. We appreciate your patience and understanding." Iraqi Airways Iraqi Airways cancelled flights from Amman in Jordan to the Iraq port city of Basra until June 25. hey are expected to resume these flights the following morning of June 26. A statement from the carrier on Monday (June 23) said: 'Due to the current regional situation, we inform Iraqi citizens in Amman who wish to travel to Basra that our company will operate a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman to Basra International Airport.' Israir The Israeli airline confirmed that it had cancelled all its flights from and to Israel until June 30 and is not selling any more flights up to an including July 7. Ita Airways The Italian Airline said that it would extend the suspension of Tel Aviv flights until July 31, including two flights scheduled on August 1. KLM Dutch airline KLM said it has cancelled all its flights to and from Tel Aviv 'until further notice" after initially suspending them until at least July 1. It added that some flights to, from or via Beirut until June 29 could also be impacted. 'We assess on a daily basis whether it's safe and responsible to operate,' a spokesperson said. Kuwait Airways Kuwait Airways has all its suspended its flights departing from Kuwait on June 23. A post on X/Twitter read: "Due to developments in the region, flights departing from Kuwait have been suspended. "The weather conditions are being monitored and evaluated. Any updates will be announced in this regard. We hope everyone will follow the news from the official channels of Kuwait Airways. We ask God to protect Kuwait and its people from all harm." The announcement follows a closure of airspace by Qatar and Bahrain as Iran attacked the Al Udeid US military base in Doha. Lufthansa Group Lufthansa Group confirmed that it is suspending its flights to the Middle East as follows: Tel Aviv (until and including July 31); Tehran (until and including July 31); Amman (until and including July 11); Erbil (until and including July 11) and Beirut (until and including June 30). The company's affected airlines include Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Swiss. Pegaus The Turkish airline said that it had cancelled flights to Iran until June 30 and flights to Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan until June 23. PIA Pakistan's main airline has temporarily cancelled flights to a number of Middle East destinations, including Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain and Dubai. No indication of when they will resume has been given. "In view emerging situation in the Gulf region, #PIA is temporarily suspending its flights to #Doha, #Kuwait, #Bahrain and #Dubai," a tweet read on Monday (June 23) evening. Passengers have been advised to contact the airline for further information or to rebook an alternative flight. Qatar Airways Qatar Airways issued a statement: "Effective 22 June, 2025: To ensure connectivity and minimise disruption, Qatar Airways has rescheduled a number of flights over the coming weeks in order to preserve the integrity, reliability and resilience of the airline's global network. The airline confirmed it had temporarily cancelled flights to Iran, Iraq and Syria due to the current situation in the region. It added: "The affected airports in Iran include Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA), Mashhad Airport (MHD), Shiraz Airport (SYZ). "In Iraq, the affected airports are Baghdad Airport (BGW), Erbil Airport (EBL), Basra Airport (BSR), Sulaymaniyah Airport (ISU), Najaf Airport (NJF). In Syria, the affected airport is Damascus International Airport (DAM)". SalamAir Oman's budget carrier announced that is has cancelled all flights to Iran , Iraq and Azerbaijan up to and including June 30. "Passengers connecting through Muscat with final destinations of Iran, Iraq or Azerbaijan will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice," the airline added. Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines said it has cancelled all flights between Singapore and Dubai until June 25. The carrier had earlier cancelled all flights between Singapore and Dubai on 23 June. The company that the cancellations followed 'a security assessment of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East'. Tarom Romania's main airline said that it had suspended all commercial flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until June 24. Transavia KLM's budget airline said it has cancelled flights to and from Amman in Jordan and Beirut in Lebanon until at least June 30, while the Tel Aviv route is closed until September 7. TUS Airways The Cypriot airline cancelled all its flights to and from Israel scheduled up to and including June 24. Flights scheduled for departure between June 25 and June 30 are currently closed for sale, pending further developments, it said. Turkish Airlines All Turkish Airlines flights to Baghdad, Damascus and Tehran have been cancelled up to and including June 30. United Airlines United Airlines has suspended its daily flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai. This follow its suspension of all flights to the Tel Aviv Airport last week. United said the decision was "due to conflict in the region," according to CBS, and did not say when flights between the two destinations would resume. Wizz Air The budget airline Wizz Air said that it is avoiding overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace until further notice.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Airlines suspend flights after Israel strikes Iran
Israel's strikes against Iran have prompted international airlines to halt flights to some Middle East destinations. Israel launched its air war, its largest ever on Iran, last week on Friday after saying it had concluded the Islamic Republic was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. Iran, however, denies seeking nuclear weapons. Follow LIVE updates. Thousands of people have fled Tehran and other major cities as Iran and Israel launched new missile strikes at each other, even as US President Donald Trump called for Tehran's unconditional surrender. Here's a list of the airlines that have cancelled their flights to and from the region: Greece's Aegean Airlines cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv up to and including the early morning flight on July 12, as well as all flights to and from Beirut, Amman, and Erbil through the morning arrivals of June 28. Latvia's airBaltic said that all flights to and from Tel Aviv until June 23 had been cancelled. Russia's Aeroflot said that it had cancelled flights between Moscow and Tehran, and made changes to other routes in the Middle East after Israeli strikes on Iran. Also Read | Who will succeed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei if Israel takes him down? Here are top 5 contenders The Spanish airline said that it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31. Air France said that it had suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv until further notice. KLM said that it had cancelled all its flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least July 1 and added that some flights to, from or via Beirut may be disrupted. Transavia said that it had cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv, Amman and Beirut until June. Air India said that multiple flights were either being diverted or returning to their origin. The Israeli airline said that it was cancelling all its flights until June 21. The Greek airline said that it had cancelled all its flights to and from Israel between June 13 and June 24 (inclusive) and those between June 25 and June 30 are closed for new bookings until the security situation becomes clearer. The U.S. carrier said that travel to, from, or through Tel Aviv may be impacted between June 12 and August 31. El Al Israel Airlines said that it had cancelled its regular flight schedule for EL AL and Sundor through June 23. The Ethiopian carrier said it suspended all flights between Addis Ababa and Tel Aviv in both directions until June 22. Etihad Airways said that it had cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Amman until June 20 and between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv until June 22. Emirates said that it had temporarily suspended flights to and from Jordan (Amman) and Lebanon (Beirut) until and including June 22, and Iran (Teheran) and Iraq (Baghdad and Basra) until and including June 30. Flydubai said that it had temporarily suspended flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Israel and Syria until June 30. The Georgian airline cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv until June 22. IAG-owned British Airways said its flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended until July 31 and flights for Amman and Bahrain are suspended up to and including June 30. IAG's low-cost airline, Iberia Express, had previously informed that it had cancelled its flights to Tel Aviv until June 30. The Israeli airline said that it had cancelled all its flights from and to Israel until June 30. The Italian Airline said that it would extend the suspension of Tel Aviv flights until July 31, including two flights scheduled on August 1. Lufthansa said that it had suspended all flights to and from Beirut until and including June 30 and to and from Tel Aviv and Tehran until and including July 31. Flights to and from Amman and Erbil are cancelled until and including July 11. The German airline added that will also refrain from using airspace of the countries concerned until further notice. The Turkish airline said that it had cancelled flights to Iran until June 30 and flights to Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan until June 23. Qatar Airways said that it had temporarily cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Iran and Syria. Ryanair said that it had cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv until Sept 30. Romania's flag carrier said that it had suspended all commercial flights to and from Tel Aviv until June 23 and to Beirut and Amman until June 20. The Cypriot airline cancelled all its flights to and from Israel scheduled until June 24 (inclusive). Flights scheduled for departure between June 25 and June 30 are currently closed for sale, pending further developments, it said. Turkish Airlines and other Turkish operators have cancelled flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria and Jordan until June 16, Turkey's transport minister said. The U.S. carrier said that travel to and from Tel Aviv may be affected between June 13 and August 1. Wizz Air said it had suspended its operations to and from Tel Aviv and Amman until Sept 15. The Hungarian airline will also avoid overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Irani and Syrian airspace until further notice.
