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Major Airlines Suspend Israel, Gulf Flights as Security Risks Rise

Carriers describe precautionary moves linked to U.S. warnings of a military buildup near Iran.

Overview

  • KLM and Air France paused weekend services to Tel Aviv and major hubs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
  • KLM canceled all overnight flights through Sunday and said it is in close contact with government authorities on safety assessments.
  • Lufthansa limited Israel operations to daytime only and broadened its avoidance of Iranian and Iraqi airspace.
  • United Airlines and Air Canada canceled their Friday and Saturday flights to Tel Aviv.
  • Thousands of travelers were left stranded as airlines framed the changes as safety-driven responses to fast-changing regional tensions.