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Middle East Flights Grounded as Tensions Escalate

3/2/2026

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  • On March 1, 2026, Israel's government aircraft were relocated to Germany for safety after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • The escalation caused widespread flight cancellations across the Middle East.
  • Emirates, Etihad, and FlyDubai suspended operations until March 2, 2026.
  • Lufthansa and other airlines halted flights to and from Israel and surrounding regions until early March 2026.