Key facts
- Airlines are gradually restoring Middle East services after conflict involving U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
- Major carriers including Lufthansa Group, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Wizz Air, and Air Canada have extended flight suspensions.
- Destinations like Dubai, Beirut, Tel Aviv, Bahrain, Amman, and Riyadh are among those with suspended services.
- Some suspensions, such as Air Canada's flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai, are extended until January 2027.
- Air France is gradually resuming services to Beirut and other Middle East destinations.
Airlines are gradually restoring flight services across much of the Middle East following conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. However, many routes remain suspended through the autumn, with major carriers exercising caution.
Dubai has been one of the most affected destinations, with several European and Asian carriers extending their flight suspensions into October and beyond. Major airlines maintaining significant route suspensions include Lufthansa Group, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Wizz Air, and Air Canada. For instance, Lufthansa Group has suspended multiple Middle East routes, including to Dubai and Beirut, through October 24. British Airways has similar suspensions for Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain, and Amman until October 25, while Singapore Airlines' Dubai service is suspended until October 24. Cathay Pacific has extended its Dubai and Riyadh suspensions until November 30, and Wizz Air's Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights are suspended until October 24.
Air Canada has the longest-term suspensions, with flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai halted until January 2027. In contrast, Air France is moving towards a broader resumption of services, with its Beirut suspension ending September 24, while services to other Middle East destinations are gradually resuming.