Global air travel has been severely disrupted after the Iran war led to the closure of key West Asia hubs. Several carriers have paused flights to multiple destinations.
New Delhi, April 23, 2026: Global air travel continues to face severe disruption, with many passengers unable to fly as planned after the Iran war forced the closure of major West Asia hubs, including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Airlines worldwide are scrambling to adjust their schedules.
Greece’s largest carrier is cautiously rebuilding its operations, with plans to resume flights from Athens to Tel Aviv on April 28.
Routes from Thessaloniki to Tel Aviv remain suspended until June 26, while services to Beirut, Riyadh, and Amman are halted until late June. Flights to Dubai are paused until June 29, and routes to Erbil and Baghdad are not expected to resume until early July.
Other global carriers are also taking precautionary measures. Air France has suspended flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh until May 3.
Meanwhile, United Airlines has increased fares across its network by 15 to 20 per cent. Chief Executive Scott Kirby said the move aims to offset rising fuel costs while maintaining profitability. (AI-generated image/for representation only, via PIB)
