Lufthansa has canceled flights to the Middle East until fall: which destinations are affected
24 March 06:42
Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline group, is temporarily suspending flights to a number of Middle Eastern countries until at least the fall of 2026. The decision was prompted by security threats stemming from the escalating situation in the region.
This was reported by the German publication Spiegel, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Which flights has Lufthansa canceled?
According to the carrier, flights to the following cities are not scheduled to resume until October:
- Abu Dhabi
- Amman
- Beirut
- Dammam
- Riyadh
- Erbil
- Muscat
- Tehran
The company explained that the decision is due to security and operational risks stemming from the conflict surrounding Iran.
Which routes may resume earlier
At the same time, some of the Lufthansa Group’s subsidiary airlines are reviewing restrictions depending on the situation.
Specifically:
- Eurowings has suspended flights to Beirut and Erbil for now, only until the end of April
- flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai are currently canceled until May 31
Further decisions will depend on the security situation in the region.
Which airlines are part of the Lufthansa Group
The aviation group, which is part of the global Star Alliance, includes:
- Swiss
- Austrian Airlines
- Brussels Airlines
- ITA Airways
- Edelweiss
- Eurowings
- Discover Airlines
In addition, the French airline Air France has also suspended flights to some destinations in the Middle East.
Why airlines are canceling flights
Experts note that airlines often change routes or cancel flights due to:
- flight safety threats
- military conflicts
- risks to passengers and crew
- insurance restrictions
Consequently, Lufthansa and its partners are temporarily reducing their presence in the Middle East due to the unstable security situation. The resumption of flights will depend on how the geopolitical situation develops.
