Iran War, Flights SuspendedI recent attacks launched by the United States against Iran are forcing the airline companies a suspend or change the routes of your flights. Among the North American companies that have suspended their flights are American Airlines – which has cancelled direct flights to Qatar - And United Airlines with Air Canada who stopped those towards DubaiDiscussions remain ongoing to determine how long the suspensions or cancellations will last.
Iran War, Flights Suspended: Dubai's Hub
In recent days, the two busiest airports in the Middle East have communicated cancellations on flights operating in the area. This is important news because normally Doha e Dubai they resist some conflicts regarding the area, allowing the companies to continue to fly over the affected airspace. The escalation in recent days, however, has led to an increase in concerns among airlines who fear for the safety of their commercial flights.
As reported Reuters, the airspace covering the area from Iran to Iraq has been mostly empty for about ten days. Since June 13, the day theIsraeli operation In Iran, airlines have largely avoided several areas of the Middle East, both due to airspace closures and security concerns.
Iran War, Flights Suspended: Fuel Consumption Increases
Following the conflicts in Ukraine e Russia, aircraft over the years have opted for an alternative route that connects the routes from Europe to Asia. Thus, most commercial flights fly over the Middle East to compensate. However, the choice also entails a longer flight time, as well as a higher fuel consumption for flights that were supposed to operate on a longer route. The recent attacks in Iran, however, risk causing an even more significant spike for airlines in fuel costs, also linked to the increase in prices of Petroleum.
Iran War, Flights Suspended: Which Airlines Are
For the moment, Air France has suspended flights to and from Dubai e Riyadh scheduled for Sunday and Monday, as reported Reuters. While Finnair has cancelled flights from Dubai until Tuesday. The potential resumption of international flights is being considered for the following days. Some local operators in Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq They are already trying to get traffic back on track after recent cancellations.
