Flight Cancellations and Adjustments
Airlines, including and , cancelled flights to and from and due to heightened security risks following strikes on 's nuclear sites and ongoing missile exchanges between and Iran.
Despite these cancellations, Israel reopened its airspace temporarily to facilitate the return of stranded travelers, with plans to expand rescue flights significantly.
Safeguards and Future Concerns
Safe Airspace warned that U.S. strikes could raise risks for American operators in the , with potential retaliation from Iran targeting U.S. military interests or proxies like .
Airlines are rerouting flights to avoid airspace over Iran, , Syria, and Israel, leading to longer flight times and increased operational costs. This comes amid concerns over a possible spike in oil prices affecting jet fuel costs.