Airlines Reel from Middle East Tensions: Flight Cancellations Surge

The Middle East is facing disrupted airline services due to a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, safety concerns persist, prompting major airlines like Aegean, Air Canada, and Lufthansa to halt flights. Various airlines have suspended travel to destinations like Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Dubai.

Air services in the Middle East remain in turmoil following the 12-day air conflict between Iran and Israel, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that took effect Tuesday.

The ongoing closure of airspace and heightened safety concerns are severely impacting airline traffic in the region, with numerous carriers cancelling flights.

Among the affected airlines are Aegean, Air Canada, and Lufthansa, which have all suspended their flights to major cities including Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Dubai, as travel remains precarious.

(With inputs from agencies.)