Paris: Air France has decided to extend the suspension of several of its flights to the Middle East as security concerns continue to affect air travel in the region.
The airline announced that its services to Dubai and Riyadh will remain suspended until March 31, while flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut will not resume until April 4. The decision comes as tensions and military activity in parts of the Middle East continue to create risks for civilian aviation.
Air France said the move was taken due to concerns over the safety of passengers and crew, as well as restrictions and closures of airspace in the region. Several key flight routes have been affected by the ongoing conflict, making normal operations difficult.
The situation is not limited to one airline. Other major carriers have also reduced or suspended their services to destinations in the Middle East in recent weeks. Airlines are being forced to either cancel flights or take longer routes to avoid unsafe airspace.
The continued disruptions show that the aviation sector is still facing uncertainty. Airlines have been extending their suspensions step by step, depending on how the situation develops on the ground.
Passengers are also feeling the impact, with delays, cancellations, and changes to travel plans becoming more common. There are also concerns that longer flight routes could lead to higher travel costs in the coming weeks.
For now, there is no clear timeline for when normal flight operations will fully resume. Airlines say they will continue to monitor the situation closely and make decisions based on safety.