Airlines Navigate Middle Eastern Disruptions: Flight Changes and Suspensions

Amid the Iran war, Middle Eastern airlines have increased capacity while other airlines reroute flights from Europe to Asia. Various airlines have announced suspensions or changes to their flight schedules affecting destinations like Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Doha. The disruptions are expected to continue throughout the upcoming months.

Devdiscourse News Desk | (Updates Aegean | Updated: 26-05-2026 19:11 IST | Created: 26-05-2026 19:11 IST

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Airlines are adjusting their strategies as the repercussions of the Iran war ripple through the aviation industry. Middle Eastern carriers have increased capacity, while international airlines are rerouting flights away from regional hubs.

The adjustments have led to a series of flight cancellations and reschedules across several airlines. Greece's Aegean Airlines, for instance, announced a mix of flight resumptions and suspensions affecting destinations such as Tel Aviv and Dubai.

Moreover, major carriers like Aeroflot, airBaltic, and Air Canada have similarly adjusted their schedules in light of the current challenges, as global travel connectivity faces a significant test.

(With inputs from agencies.)