Air France has temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut because tensions across the Middle East continue to disrupt international air travel.
_x000D_The airline is closely monitoring the security situation. It is also adjusting operations as airspace restrictions continue to change.
_x000D_ _x000D_Flights Suspended Across Key Routes
_x000D_Air France cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh until 24 July. Meanwhile, it suspended services to Dubai until 27 July.
_x000D_The airline has also paused flights to Beirut. Officials currently expect services to resume after 2 August, provided security conditions improve.
_x000D_Air France says passenger and crew safety remains its highest priority.
_x000D_ _x000D_Airline Monitors Regional Security
_x000D_The airline continues to review developments across the Middle East in real time.
_x000D_Before restoring any route, Air France will evaluate security conditions and airspace stability. Therefore, officials warn that schedules may change again if tensions increase.
_x000D_ _x000D_Other Airlines Also Change Flight Plans
_x000D_Air France is not the only carrier making changes.
_x000D_Several international airlines have suspended or delayed flights across the Gulf and nearby countries because of ongoing regional tensions.
_x000D_For example, KLM has paused services to several Gulf destinations. The airline also avoids the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Israel.
_x000D_Similarly, British Airways has extended flight suspensions to Dubai, Bahrain, Tel Aviv and Amman until late October. However, it still plans to resume Doha and Riyadh services later this summer.
_x000D_In addition, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa Group, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Aegean Airlines have also cancelled or postponed flights to several Middle Eastern destinations.
_x000D_ _x000D_European Aviation Warning Remains Active
_x000D_The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) continues to advise airlines against flying through the airspace of Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf of Oman.
_x000D_The advisory currently remains in effect until 29 July. Nevertheless, airlines continue reviewing the situation every day.
_x000D_ _x000D_Travellers Should Check Flight Updates
_x000D_Passengers travelling to or through the Middle East should confirm their flight status before leaving for the airport.
_x000D_Because conditions can change quickly, airlines may announce additional cancellations or schedule changes at short notice.
