Escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have prompted international airlines to cancel, suspend, or reroute flights across the region.

On Thursday, multiple carriers announced adjustments to their flight operations through Iraqi and Middle Eastern airspace, citing heightened security risks.

Germany’s Lufthansa has suspended its flights to Erbil, Iraq, until October 24. Concurrently, its subsidiary, Eurowings, will halt its flights to Erbil until June 22.

Greece's Aegean Airlines has canceled all flights to Erbil and Baghdad until July 2. Meanwhile, Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has suspended all Iraq-bound flights until June 1.

In contrast, Russia’s Aeroflot announced plans to resume its flight operations to the United Arab Emirates starting June 1.

Major European and Asian Carriers Curtail Operations
Several other major airlines from Europe and Asia have also restricted or suspended flights to various destinations across the Middle East.

Air France: Has halted flights to Dubai, Beirut, Riyadh, and Tel Aviv.

British Airways: Has reduced flight frequencies to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, and Tel Aviv.

Asian & North American Carriers: Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Finnair have also suspended or limited their services to destinations including Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh.