Airlines are taking precautions as tensions rise in the Middle East. The UK and Egypt have warned their airlines to avoid Iranian and Lebanese airspace due to growing concerns of military conflict. This comes after the killing of senior members of militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
Many global airlines are revising their schedules to avoid the region's airspace and canceling flights to Israel and Lebanon. The move follows a decade of heightened safety concerns after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014.
United Airlines has suspended flights to Tel Aviv, while Delta Air Lines has paused flights between New York and Tel Aviv until August 31. British carriers are not currently flying to Lebanon, and Singapore Airlines has stopped flying through Iranian airspace.
Egypt has instructed all its airlines to avoid Iran's airspace for three hours on Thursday due to military exercises. The country's civil aviation ministry confirmed the move was to reduce flight safety risks.
The situation is being closely monitored, with airlines prioritizing customer and crew safety. The rising tensions in the region have led to increased security concerns, prompting countries to take precautions to ensure safe air travel.
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