Global Airline Chaos: Flights Suspended Amid Middle East Strikes

Flights were suspended across the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The conflict has disrupted air travel, forcing airlines like Lufthansa and Wizz Air to alter routes and halt services, raising operational costs due to longer flight times and increased fuel consumption.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 28-02-2026 15:26 IST | Created: 28-02-2026 15:26 IST
Global Airline Chaos: Flights Suspended Amid Middle East Strikes
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In a dramatic turn of events, global airlines have been forced to suspend flights across the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran. The ensuing escalation has led to a significant military confrontation, plunging the already volatile region into further chaos.

As airlines face operational challenges, the hope for a diplomatic resolution to Tehran's nuclear dispute with the West has been severely diminished. The Middle East, a critical air corridor, has seen marked upheaval in air travel due to ongoing conflicts. With airspace over Russia and Ukraine already closed, this development burdens carriers with increased flight times and operational costs.

Major airlines, including Lufthansa, Air France, and others, have either cancelled flights or altered their routes to avoid conflict zones. The closure of airspace in countries like Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, as well as precautionary measures by the UAE, reflects the region's uncertain situation, highlighting the widespread impact on global air travel logistics.

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