As tensions grow between Israel, the United States, and Iran, many major airlines have had to cancel or change flight routes. Carriers like Delta, Air Canada, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, KLM, and Swiss have taken these steps to ensure the safety of passengers and crew due to the unstable political situation.
With airspaces being closed and security risks increasing, global travel has been heavily affected. Routes across the Middle East and beyond have seen delays, cancellations, and changes as airlines adapt to the evolving crisis.
Airspace Closures Impacting Global Flights
The disruption escalated when Israel shut down its airspace for both incoming and outgoing flights early Sunday. Soon after, Iran followed with a similar move, and Iraq had already stopped civilian flights the previous week. These closures have caused widespread delays and forced many airlines to cancel or reroute flights.
More restrictions are expected if tensions continue, and airlines are closely monitoring the situation to decide on further action.
How Airlines Are Responding
Several airlines have made immediate changes to protect travelers and follow the latest safety regulations:
Etihad Airways
- Flights to Tel Aviv canceled until June 30, 2025.
- Flights to Amman suspended from June 20.
- Schedules for Abu Dhabi–Beirut routes adjusted from June 21.
- Affected travelers can rebook or request a full refund.
Emirates
- Flights to Amman and Beirut suspended until June 22.
- Flights to Tehran, Baghdad, and Basra canceled until June 30.
- Passengers advised not to travel if heading to these areas via Dubai.
Flydubai
- Flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria suspended until June 30.
- Passengers cannot connect through Dubai to these destinations.
- Refunds and rebooking are available.
Wizz Air
- Flights to Tel Aviv suspended.
- Abu Dhabi–Amman flights to resume June 20.
- European flights to Amman paused until September 15.
- Free rebooking or full refunds offered.
Air Arabia
- Flights to Jordan suspended until June 20.
- Routes to Iran, Iraq, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan halted until June 30.
Regional Airlines Also Adjust Operations
Qatar Airways
- Suspended flights to Iran, Iraq, and Damascus.
- Flights are being rerouted to avoid high-risk zones.
Oman Air
- All Amman flights canceled until June 24.
- Travelers should check for schedule updates on the airline’s website.
Kuwait Airways
- Flights to Amman, Beirut, and Dubai suspended until June 30.
Gulf Air
- Flights to Amman, Baghdad, and Najaf canceled until June 27.
Syrian Airlines
- All Damascus flights now operating from Aleppo starting June 20, with ground transport provided.
EgyptAir
- Flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil canceled from June 15. No return date announced.
Major International Airlines Adjust Services
Delta Air Lines
- Tel Aviv flights likely affected until August 31, 2025.
- Routes changed to avoid dangerous areas.
United Airlines
- Flights to Dubai canceled until June 25, and Tel Aviv until August 1.
American Airlines
- Philadelphia to Doha route suspended until June 22.
Air Canada
- Tel Aviv flights canceled until September 8, 2025.
- Toronto–Dubai service halted until June 21.
European Airlines Also React
Several European carriers, including Lufthansa, KLM, and Swiss, have also revised their schedules to respond to safety risks in the region. The airlines continue to review and adjust their operations based on the latest developments.
