Travel

24
Jun 2025
10:58 UTC

MENA Tactical (UPDATE): Airlines adjust travel operations across region on June 23-24; remain cognizant of authorities’ updates

Current Situation:

  • British Airways, Air France-KLM, and Air Astana, Iberia Airlines, Air France, and Turkish Airlines have resumed flights to the Gulf countries following a brief suspension of operations on June 23. 
  • Multiple airlines are continuing to adjust their flight operations in the region amid ongoing developments between Iran and Israel. 
  • These include: 
  • Lebanon-based Middle East Airlines (MEA) adjusted its Beirut-Kuwait flight schedule from June 24-26, with departures now set for 07:50 (local time) instead of 08:50. 
  • Finnair Airlines announced the cancellation of its flights to Doha until June 30.  
  • Singapore Airlines announced the cancellation of its flights to Dubai through June 24. 
  • On June 23, Emirates Airlines resumed flights to and from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport. 
  • As of June 23, Air Algerie has cancelled all of its flights to Amman throughout July. 

 

Source: NNA

Recommendations:

  1. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, remain cognizant of updates regarding airspace closures, flight cancellations, and disruptions, and reconfirm travel itineraries. 
  2. Adhere to the authorities’ instructions and remain cognizant of further updates. 
AFFECTED AREA MENA
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Current Situation:

  • British Airways, Air France-KLM, and Air Astana, Iberia Airlines, Air France, and Turkish Airlines have resumed flights to the Gulf countries following a brief suspension of operations on June 23. 
  • Multiple airlines are continuing to adjust their flight operations in the region amid ongoing developments between Iran and Israel. 
  • These include: 
  • Lebanon-based Middle East Airlines (MEA) adjusted its Beirut-Kuwait flight schedule from June 24-26, with departures now set for 07:50 (local time) instead of 08:50. 
  • Finnair Airlines announced the cancellation of its flights to Doha until June 30.  
  • Singapore Airlines announced the cancellation of its flights to Dubai through June 24. 
  • On June 23, Emirates Airlines resumed flights to and from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport. 
  • As of June 23, Air Algerie has cancelled all of its flights to Amman throughout July. 

 

Source: NNA

Recommendations:

  1. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, remain cognizant of updates regarding airspace closures, flight cancellations, and disruptions, and reconfirm travel itineraries. 
  2. Adhere to the authorities’ instructions and remain cognizant of further updates. 
AFFECTED AREA MENA
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible