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Lufthansa Cancels Night Flights Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

1/15/2026

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Lufthansa canceled all overnight flights to and from Tel Aviv from January 15–19, 2025, and will operate only daytime flights.
The move follows escalated Middle East tensions, with Israeli staff preparing for evacuations amid fears of a U.S. attack on Iran.
Lufthansa will avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace until further notice.
Other airlines have suspended night flights to Tel Aviv.
Markets have grown more volatile as investors seek safe havens.

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Lufthansa canceled all overnight flights to and from Tel Aviv from January 15–19, 2025, and will operate only daytime flights.
The move follows escalated Middle East tensions, with Israeli staff preparing for evacuations amid fears of a U.S. attack on Iran.
Lufthansa will avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace until further notice.
Other airlines have suspended night flights to Tel Aviv.
Markets have grown more volatile as investors seek safe havens.