Global Airlines Reroute Flights Over Middle East Safety Concerns
Major carriers pause or reroute Gulf operations after US strikes on Iran
Major international airlines are rerouting or suspending flights through the Middle East airspace as the U.S. continues strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran retaliates with missile launches.
With Iran, Iraq and Syria now restricted, carriers like Air France‑KLM, American, United and Air Canada have suspended key routes, while others are extending flight paths via Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
The safety threats include increased GPS interference and ongoing military activity, which have pushed airlines to weigh risk, cost and passenger safety as the conflict continues.
With Iran, Iraq and Syria now restricted, carriers like Air France‑KLM, American, United and Air Canada have suspended key routes, while others are extending flight paths via Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
The safety threats include increased GPS interference and ongoing military activity, which have pushed airlines to weigh risk, cost and passenger safety as the conflict continues.
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