Air France has temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut as continuing tensions in the Middle East disrupt international air travel.
The airline is closely monitoring security developments and adjusting its operations as airspace restrictions and regional conditions change.
Air France Suspends Key Middle East Routes
Air France cancelled flights to and from Riyadh until July 24 and suspended services to Dubai until July 27.
The airline also paused flights to Beirut, with services expected to resume after August 2, provided security conditions allow.
Air France said the safety of passengers and crew remains its highest priority.
Airline Continues Monitoring Regional Security
Air France is reviewing developments across the Middle East in real time.
Before restarting suspended routes, the airline will assess security conditions, airspace availability and operational risks. Therefore, passengers should expect schedules to remain subject to change if tensions escalate.
Other Airlines Adjust Middle East Operations
Air France is not the only international carrier changing its flight schedules.
Several airlines have suspended, delayed or rerouted services across the Gulf and surrounding regions because of security concerns.
KLM, for example, has paused services to several Gulf destinations and is avoiding the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Israel.
British Airways has also extended some flight suspensions affecting destinations including Dubai, Bahrain, Tel Aviv and Amman. The airline continues to plan the resumption of selected services to Doha and Riyadh.
Other carriers, including Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa Group, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Aegean Airlines, have also adjusted operations involving Middle Eastern destinations.
EASA Maintains Aviation Safety Advisory
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) continues to advise airlines to exercise caution when operating through several areas of Middle Eastern airspace.
The agency’s guidance covers airspace around countries and regions including Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf of Oman.
Airlines continue to review the situation as security developments unfold.
Travellers Urged to Check Flight Status
Passengers travelling to or through the Middle East should check directly with their airline before heading to the airport.
Because airspace restrictions can change quickly, carriers may introduce additional cancellations, rerouting measures or schedule changes at short notice.
For travellers, the Air France Middle East flight suspensions highlight the continuing impact of regional tensions on international aviation and the importance of checking the latest travel information before departure.
