Air France Grounds Regional Flights Amidst Middle East Tensions

Air France is suspending its flight operations to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh due to regional tensions. The flight cancellations will last until at least June 24 for most cities, while Tel Aviv flights are halted until July 14. This affects travel plans across the Middle East.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Paris | Updated: 23-06-2025 17:46 IST | Created: 23-06-2025 17:46 IST
Air France Grounds Regional Flights Amidst Middle East Tensions
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In a strategic response to regional instability, Air France is temporarily suspending its flights to several Middle Eastern cities. The airline will not operate flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, until July 14, in a move aimed at ensuring passenger safety amidst heightened tensions in the area.

Moreover, flights to and from Beirut, Lebanon's capital, are canceled until June 25. The decision reflects the airline's cautious approach to volatile situations impacting the region's air travel routes.

Adding to the list, the airline is also halting flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, until June 24. This widespread suspension underscores the complexity of maintaining airline operations in a fluctuating geopolitical environment.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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