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Global Flight Disruptions: Iran War Grounds Major Airlines

3/19/2026

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Global air travel is disrupted as the war in Iran leads to the closure of Dubai and Doha.
Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, and Air France suspended flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until March or April.
Norwegian Air postponed flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut to June.
Emirates and Etihad Airways operate limited schedules.
Lufthansa and British Airways extended cancellations into May, leaving tens of thousands stranded.

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Story summary

Global air travel is disrupted as the war in Iran leads to the closure of Dubai and Doha.
Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, and Air France suspended flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until March or April.
Norwegian Air postponed flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut to June.
Emirates and Etihad Airways operate limited schedules.
Lufthansa and British Airways extended cancellations into May, leaving tens of thousands stranded.