Global Flights Disrupted by US-Israeli Strikes on Iran

International air travel faced significant disruption following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Airspace closures in the UAE and Israel, alongside cancellations by major carriers, stranded millions of passengers.

Kuwaiti carriers halted flights to Iran indefinitely. EgyptAir suspended numerous routes across the Middle East due to the escalating tensions.

European airlines like Lufthansa, KLM, and ITA Airways cancelled or suspended flights to multiple Middle Eastern destinations, citing security concerns. Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic also grounded flights to and from affected cities, with some rerouting to avoid restricted airspace.

Turkish Airlines suspended flights to several countries including Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan. In Asia, Air India rerouted flights to avoid affected airspace, while Russian airlines followed government advice to suspend services to Iran and Israel.