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The ongoing conflict in Iran has triggered one of the worst aviation disruptions in recent memory, forcing the closure of major Middle Eastern airports including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Tens of thousands of passengers remain stranded worldwide as airlines scramble to adjust their schedules amid the deepening crisis.
Major European and international carriers have responded swiftly. Air France and KLM have grounded routes to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh, with some suspensions stretching into May. The Lufthansa Group, covering Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways, has halted services to multiple affected destinations through late April. British Airways, under parent company IAG, has extended cancellations to Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, and Amman until as late as May 31, while redirecting capacity toward Southeast Asian routes including Bangkok and Singapore.
American and Asian airlines are equally affected. Delta Air Lines has grounded its New York to Tel Aviv route until June, with its Atlanta service suspended even longer. Singapore Airlines has pushed its Dubai suspension to April 30, while simultaneously launching additional flights to London and Melbourne to absorb overflow demand. Cathay Pacific has halted all passenger and cargo services to Dubai and Riyadh through April 30. Japan Airlines has also suspended its Tokyo-Doha route indefinitely through early April.
Gulf carriers Emirates and Etihad are operating only limited schedules following a partial reopening of regional airspace. Israeli carrier El Al continues to face severe operational constraints, appealing to authorities to reopen Ramon Airport near Eilat as an alternative hub.
Budget airlines including Wizz Air, Norwegian Air, and airBaltic have extended suspensions on Middle Eastern routes well into summer, signaling that a full aviation recovery remains months away. Travelers are strongly advised to check directly with their airlines for the most current updates before making any travel arrangements.
