Carriers Slowly Bring Back Middle East Routes Following Iran Conflict

Sept 8 (Reuters) – A growing number of airlines are bringing back flights to the Middle East after the conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, but the largest carriers are still exercising caution, with many routes idled through the autumn.

Airlines have gradually restored services over much of the Middle East in the wake of the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, but disruptions are still affecting several routes.

Dubai remains one of the hardest-hit destinations, as a range of European and Asian carriers have extended their service stoppages into October and later months.

The Lufthansa Group, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, and Wizz Air are among those retaining extensive suspension lists.

By contrast, Air France is edging toward a broader resumption of its service to the region.

Carriers With Substantial Suspensions

Lufthansa Group – flights to a variety of Middle East destinations, including Dubai and Beirut, remain halted through Oct. 24.

British Airways – Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain, and Amman services are suspended until Oct. 25.

Singapore Airlines – its Dubai service is suspended until Oct. 24.

Cathay Pacific – Dubai and Riyadh flights are suspended until Nov. 30.

Wizz Air – Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights are suspended until Oct. 24.

Air Canada – Tel Aviv and Dubai flights are suspended until January 2027.

Carriers Restoring Operations

Air France – Beirut is closed off until Sept. 24, but flights to other Middle East destinations are progressively returning to normal.