Iran's recent attack on Israel has caused significant disruptions to air travel in the region, affecting flights in densely populated areas like London and Paris. As a result, airlines have been forced to take longer routes to destinations in the Persian Gulf and India, leading to increased flight times and fuel costs.
Several Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon, temporarily closed their airspace during the attack, while both Israel and Iran imposed restrictions on airline traffic. This has compelled airlines to reroute their flights, further complicating travel plans.
European airlines have responded differently to the situation. EasyJet Plc has temporarily suspended operations to and from Tel Aviv, while British Airways Plc continues to operate flights to Israel and Jordan, albeit with some disruptions. Other carriers, such as Qantas Airways Ltd., Singapore Airlines Ltd., Air France, and Deutsche Lufthansa AG, have either rerouted flights or halted services to affected destinations.
Air France plans to resume flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv following the reopening of Israeli and Lebanese airspace. However, flights to Dubai, India, and Singapore will experience longer flight times due to changes in flight schedules. Meanwhile, KLM, Air France's Dutch partner, has canceled flights to Tel Aviv as a precautionary measure.
In a statement, Air France emphasized the safety of its customers and crew as its top priority. The airline stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and will adjust flight operations accordingly to ensure the highest level of safety and security for all passengers.
