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Middle East flights: Air France and ITA Airways extend suspensions
Carriers continue to adjust operations as regional tensions disrupt travel
Middle East flights: Air France and ITA Airways extend suspensions
Air France has resumed regular services to Tel Aviv and Beirut, but Dubai flights remain suspended until November 11 and Riyadh until December 12. Affected customers are being contacted individually, with safety and security described as the airline’s absolute priority.
Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways, has paused all Riyadh services through January 7, 2027, and Dubai flights through January 30, 2027. Rome-Tel Aviv services have restarted but with reduced frequency.
The developments come amid broader airline adjustments to Middle East routes as airspace restrictions linked to the Iran war persist. Several carriers have extended suspensions or suspended new routes to Dubai, Riyadh and other destinations through early 2027, with some exceptions or partial resumption in Tel Aviv.
Airlines are offering rebooking or refunds where flights are cancelled or disrupted, emphasizing safety and flexibility for affected customers as airspace restrictions persist. The overall situation shows ongoing operational adjustments across multiple carriers in response to geopolitical uncertainty in the region.