Airlines Alter Routes Amid Middle East Conflict Fears

Several international airlines, including Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, and United Airlines, have suspended or altered flights to the Middle East due to rising tensions and potential conflicts in the region. Adjustments include avoiding certain airspaces and rerouting flights to ensure passenger safety.

Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.

Airlines such as Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Group, and United Airlines have made significant adjustments to their flight schedules. These include suspending flights to destinations like Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Amman as well as avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace.

Among the carriers that have made changes, Air France extended its suspension of flights between Paris and Beirut until mid-August, while Lufthansa Group has decided to suspend services to several Middle Eastern cities through August 21. U.S. carrier United Airlines has suspended flights to Tel Aviv for the foreseeable future. These measures aim to ensure passenger safety amidst escalating regional tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)