Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Airlines, airBaltic, Delta, EasyJet, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and Aegean Airlines, have suspended flights to the region, citing safety concerns. These suspensions affect key destinations such as Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, and Tehran, as airlines prioritize passenger and crew safety over maintaining regular operations. United Airlines has indefinitely suspended flights to Tel Aviv, while airBaltic, Delta, and Lufthansa have canceled services to Tel Aviv and other regional destinations until late August or beyond.
EasyJet and ITA Airways have extended suspensions until 2025. Additionally, Lufthansa and its subsidiaries are avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace. These disruptions underscore the significant impact the conflict is having on global air travel, with airlines closely monitoring the situation and adjusting their operations accordingly to ensure safety and security.
As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, the aviation industry has been forced to respond swiftly to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Airlines from around the world have announced temporary suspensions or adjustments to their flight operations, particularly those serving destinations in and around the conflict zone. The following details the actions taken by various international carriers in response to the ongoing situation.
Aegean Airlines , Greece’s largest carrier, has canceled all flights to and from Beirut, Amman, and Tel Aviv until August 19, 2024. The decision .