Following the January ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, many global airlines have resumed flights to the Middle East, marking a return to normalcy for parts of the region. However, several major carriers have opted to keep their suspensions in place, citing ongoing security concerns and operational challenges.
Here’s a look at which airlines have yet to resume flights and when—or if—they plan to return.
Airlines That Remain Suspended
- Aegean Airlines – The Greek airline canceled flights to and from Beirut in August 2024, with service expected to resume on March 29, 2025.
- Air Algérie – Flights between Algeria and Lebanon remain suspended until further notice, with no confirmed return date.
- KLM & Transavia Netherlands – The Dutch airline KLM has suspended flights to Tel Aviv until the end of March 2025. Its low-cost subsidiary, Transavia Netherlands, has halted flights to Lebanon and Jordan until at least March, while Tel Aviv flights have been removed from schedules indefinitely.
- Cathay Pacific – The Hong Kong-based airline has canceled flights to Tel Aviv until October 25, 2025, following its suspension in August 2024.
- IAG Group Airlines (British Airways, Iberia Express, Vueling) – British Airways will not fly to Tel Aviv until the end of March 2025. Iberia Express has suspended Tel Aviv flights until March 29, while Vueling will not operate flights to Tel Aviv for the first quarter of 2025.
- LOT Polish Airlines – The airline has kept flights to Beirut suspended until May 12, 2025, after initially pausing service in August 2024.
- Sundair – Flights between Beirut and Bremen remain suspended until March 26, 2025.
- SunExpress – The Lufthansa-Turkish Airlines joint venture will keep flights to Beirut on hold until at least March 31, 2025.
- Virgin Atlantic – The UK-based carrier has halted flights to Tel Aviv until the end of March 2025.
Ongoing Travel Restrictions
Beyond airline decisions, regional restrictions are also affecting flight operations. Lebanon recently halted an Iranian flight to Beirut on February 14, following Israeli accusations that Tehran was using civilian aircraft to smuggle cash for Hezbollah.
