Since the outbreak of conflict in Iran over a month ago, global air travel has faced severe disruption. Major Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi were temporarily closed, and airlines continue to cancel flights to the region months ahead.
Cathay Pacific has cut passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until May 31, while increasing services to London, Paris and Zurich to meet European demand. Air France suspended flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh until April 19, and KLM cancelled routes to Tel Aviv, Riyadh, Dammam and Dubai until May 17.
Delta Air Lines suspended New York-Tel Aviv flights and delayed the restart of Atlanta-Tel Aviv until September 5. Finnair slashed Doha flights until July 2 and continues to avoid the airspace of Iraq, Iran, Syria and Israel. Flydubai and Etihad Airways are operating reduced schedules following partial airspace reopening.
Other airlines affected include Air Canada, which cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until September 7; Iberia Express, cancelling Tel Aviv flights until May 31; and LOT Polish Airlines, suspending Tel Aviv flights until May 31. The total number of cancelled flights has reached half a million since the conflict began.
