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Middle East Conflict: Global airlines suspend flights amid escalating tensions
Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with the United States joining the fight.
Here are the latest updates on airline suspensions:
British Airways cancelled flights between London’s Heathrow Airport and Dubai and Doha on Sunday, but resumed normal operations on Monday.
Air France halted flights to Saudi Arabia and the UAE until at least Tuesday, and extended suspension of Paris-Tel Aviv route until July 14.
Transavia flights from Paris to Beirut are suspended until June 30.
Lufthansa Group suspended flights to the Middle East until June 30, with Amman and Erbil routes suspended until July 11.
No flights to Tel Aviv and Tehran until July 31.
Aegean Airlines stopped Tel Aviv flights until July 12, and Amman, Beirut, and Erbil routes are closed until June 28.
Finnair suspended flights to Doha and avoiding airspace of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel.
United Airlines warned passengers of potential disruptions to Dubai flights between June 18 and July 3, offering no-fee ticket changes.
Similar flexibility applies to Tel Aviv flights between June 13 and August 1.
Air Canada temporarily suspended daily non-stop service from Toronto to Dubai starting June 18, with possible extension.
American Airlines allowed customers to change bookings to Doha without fees for travel originally scheduled between June 19 and July 20.
Singapore Airlines cancelled eight flights to Dubai, with two cancellations per day from Sunday through Wednesday.
Emirates suspended flights to Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, and Iraq until further notice.
Flydubai suspended flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria until June 30.
Qatar Airways temporarily suspended flights to Iraq, Iran, and Syria.
AFP
