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European Airlines Halt Flights Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

1/24/2026

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Air France and Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (KLM) canceled flights to Israel, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia until end of January due to security tensions and fears of renewed conflict with Iran.
Lufthansa canceled night flights to Israel until end of January.
European and Israeli aviation authorities have not issued special security warnings.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed no changes to military guidelines.
The IDF assured Israelis they are prepared.

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Air France and Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (KLM) canceled flights to Israel, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia until end of January due to security tensions and fears of renewed conflict with Iran.
Lufthansa canceled night flights to Israel until end of January.
European and Israeli aviation authorities have not issued special security warnings.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed no changes to military guidelines.
The IDF assured Israelis they are prepared.