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Air France to Resume Gulf and Lebanon Routes as Middle East Conflict Continues

The decision follows US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, triggering Gulf states to close their airspace.

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Overview

  • Air France will restart its daily services to Saudi Arabia and the UAE from June 25 and will resume flights to Beirut on June 26 while maintaining its Paris–Tel Aviv link suspension through July 14, 2025.
  • Gulf states Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain closed their airspace following Iran’s threats of retaliation after US strikes on nuclear sites.
  • The US conducted airstrikes on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities on June 16, prompting Tehran to vow reprisal and disrupting regional flight corridors.
  • EgyptAir has halted all Gulf operations until the security environment stabilizes; FlyDubai has extended suspensions to Iran, Iraq, Israel and Syria through June 30, 2025.
  • Major carriers including Lufthansa, United and Emirates continue to curtail services to Middle East destinations, reflecting persistent safety risks to flight schedules.