Which airlines have suspended flights? (Quick Scoop)

Airlines around the world have temporarily suspended or severely curtailed flights in and around the Middle East following recent U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran and subsequent airspace closures. Most measures are officially described as short‑term “safety” suspensions, with review dates in early March 2026.

Current Snapshot (early March 2026)

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Airline / Group	What’s Suspended	Until (currently stated)	Key Notes
Qatar Airways	All flight operations temporarily suspended due to closure of Qatari airspace.	Next update promised on 2 March 2026, 9 a.m. Doha time.	Complete pause in operations; passengers advised to wait for further update.
Air India	All flights to the Middle East on 1 March 2026; multiple flights to Europe and North America also suspended that day.	Suspensions tied to evolving security situation on and around 1 March 2026.	Described as a safety and security move; disruption hits one of the world’s busiest air corridors.
IndiGo	Flights to and from West Asia and select other international sectors suspended.	Until 1 March 2026, 18:00 IST (initially to midnight, then extended).	Labelled as a “proactive safety measure” in light of the Iran/West Asia tensions.
Pegasus Airlines (Turkey)	Flights to Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and several Egyptian airports suspended; only Cairo still operating.	Until 2 March 2026 (inclusive) for Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and affected Egypt routes.	Explicitly linked to airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
Lufthansa Group	Services to and from Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Tehran suspended; some Dubai flights cancelled.	Until 7 March 2026 for Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran airspace avoidance.	Also rerouting some flights to avoid affected airspace entirely.
Air France–KLM	Air France: flights to/from Tel Aviv and Beirut cancelled for the relevant Saturday; KLM: Tel Aviv route suspended earlier than planned.	Air France/KLM using short‑term dates around the strike window, with ongoing assessments.	KLM moved up its previously announced halt on Amsterdam–Tel Aviv flights.
ITA Airways	Flights to and from Tel Aviv suspended; avoiding Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran airspace.	Until 7 March 2026 for the airspace avoidance.	Explicit policy not to use those countries’ airspace for now.
Wizz Air	Flights to/from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman stopped immediately.	Until 7 March 2026, with ongoing reassessment.	Warns that schedules may change further as the situation develops.
Virgin Atlantic	Some flights cancelled (including a London–Dubai service) after rerouting to avoid Iraqi airspace.	Short‑term, linked to the immediate security window.	Primarily rerouting to avoid Iraq; targeted cancellations where needed.

What’s Driving These Suspensions?

• Airspace closures and restrictions over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar have forced many carriers to cancel or reroute flights.

• Several airlines (Lufthansa Group, ITA Airways, others) have explicitly said they will not use Israeli, Lebanese, Jordanian, Iraqi or Iranian airspace until at least 7 March 2026.

• Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo are reacting to the same security picture, as West Asia sits on a major India–Europe/North America route corridor.

• Qatar Airways’ total pause reflects the fact that its home airspace itself is closed, making normal hub‑and‑spoke operations impossible.

In practical terms, a relatively small stretch of contested airspace is forcing a global reroute – or outright suspension – of some of the world’s busiest long‑haul links.

How “temporary” is this?

Most airlines are using language like “temporary,” “until March 2,” or “until March 7,” with promises to reassess as security and airspace rules evolve. These dates may be extended if tensions or airspace closures persist, or rolled back sooner if the situation stabilizes.

If you have upcoming travel:

1. Check your airline’s app or website for the specific flight number and date.
2. Look for travel waivers: many carriers offer free changes or refunds in affected regions.
3. Build in extra connection time or consider routes that avoid the Middle East for now.

Forum‑style angles & trending context

On travel and aviation forums, people are talking about:

• Whether airlines are being cautious enough versus overreacting, especially for flights that only overfly (not land in) the region.

• The domino effect: reroutes mean longer flight times, extra fuel, potential missed connections and higher operational costs that may eventually feed into fares.

• Comparisons with previous crisis periods when carriers similarly halted Tel Aviv or Tehran routes, often at short notice.

Some posters are sharing workarounds, such as:

• Booking via more northerly hubs (e.g., Europe via central or northern Europe instead of Gulf hubs).
• Splitting itineraries into separate tickets to avoid affected carriers, while accepting the risk of less protection if something goes wrong.

TL;DR – Quick Answer

Right now, major names that have suspended flights in the region include Qatar Airways, Air India, IndiGo, Pegasus, Lufthansa Group, Air France–KLM, ITA Airways, Wizz Air and Virgin Atlantic, mostly for routes touching Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Gulf hubs and nearby airspace. The situation is fluid, with many airlines targeting review dates between 2 and 7 March 2026, so checking your exact flight and carrier is essential if you’re due to travel soon.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.