Air France has extended its suspension of flights to several Middle East destinations amid ongoing security risks from the war involving US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The airline announced the extension of cancellations to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh until May 3, 2026, inclusive, or until May 4 for flights departing from Dubai. A statement on Air France’s website indicated that resumption of operations will depend on an assessment of the rapidly evolving security situation on the ground.
The decision came before a fragile two-week ceasefire between Washington and Iran, according to a source close to the matter cited by AFP. Major airlines have largely halted Middle East flights since late February, when the conflict began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, leading to widespread airspace closures and thousands of cancellations across the region.
Air France-KLM, which includes the Dutch carrier KLM, initially suspended services in early March. Air France halted flights through Thursday, March 3, while KLM extended cancellations to Dammam, Dubai, and Riyadh until March 9. The group emphasized passenger and crew safety as its top priority and plans to evaluate conditions before resuming routes.