travel
March 1, 2026
After the attack on Iran, airlines announce massive flight cancellations in the Middle East
Airlines worldwide cancel flights to the Middle East. Photo: Archive
TL;DR
- Global airlines canceled flights to the Middle East following a US-Israeli attack on Iran and regional airspace closures.
- Major carriers including Lufthansa, Air France, and Turkish Airlines were affected, canceling flights on essential air routes.
- Airspace closures were announced in Iran, Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE (partially), and Syria.
- Several airlines, including Air France, Lufthansa, United, Delta, American Airlines, Iberia Express, and British Airways, have canceled or suspended flights to various destinations in the Middle East.
- The Russian air transport agency also reported the interruption of all commercial flights to Iran and Israel.