Airline Route Shake-Up Amid Middle East Tensions

Airlines are adjusting routes and flight availability due to disruptions from the Iran war. Middle Eastern carriers increase capacity while others reroute flights away from major regional hubs. Cancellations and resumptions of flights to key cities including Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh vary widely across American, European, and Asian airlines.

Amidst ongoing disruptions from the Iran war, Middle Eastern airlines have ramped up their flight capacities, whereas several international airlines are rerouting flights to avoid major hubs in the region.

Notable changes in flight operations include Greece's Aegean Airlines resuming flights to Tel Aviv from specific cities, while Aeroflot and other carriers plan to resume flights to the UAE by June. Delays and cancellations predominantly affect flights to cities like Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Riyadh.

European and American carriers are responding diversely, with many extending suspensions to Middle Eastern destinations. Airlines such as Finnair, Delta, and Lufthansa are adjusting schedules based on geopolitical conditions, impacting their service offerings to several major cities in the Middle East and beyond.