British Airways has announced the suspension of flights to several Middle Eastern destinations until June, citing ongoing conflict and airspace instability in the region.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement shared with AFP on Tuesday, the airline confirmed that flights to Amman, Bahrain, Dubai, and Tel Aviv have been cancelled through May 31.
Services to Doha have also been affected, with flights suspended until April 30. The airline added that it will operate a “limited schedule” on the route until the end of May.
“Due to the continuing uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East and airspace instability… we’ve extended the temporary reduction in our flying schedule in the region,” the airline said.
However, flights to Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia will continue to operate as scheduled. British Airways also confirmed that its services to Abu Dhabi are set to resume on October 25, as previously announced.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has continued to disrupt global aviation, driving up fuel costs and prompting travelers to reconsider their plans.
Airlines based in the region, including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad Airways, have been among the hardest hit. However, the impact has also extended to major international carriers that operate routes to or through the Gulf region.
