Lufthansa extends some Middle East flight cuts into October — reports

Deutsche Lufthansa extends its flight suspensions to Iran and key Middle East destinations amid rising regional tensions, keeping services to Dubai and Tel Aviv on hold until May and other cities until October.

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24 March 2026 at 07:50:44

Lufthansa extends some Middle East flight cuts into October — reports

Aircraft of German air carrier Lufthansa are parked on the tarmac at the airport, as the company's pilots go on a two-day strike in a dispute over pensions, in Frankfurt, Germany, March 12, 2026.

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Deutsche Lufthansa LHAG.DE is extending its suspension of flights to Iran and parts of the Middle East for several more months as regional tensions rise, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.

Lufthansa flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv will remain on hold until May 31, while services to other cities, including Abu Dhabi, Beirut and Tehran, are suspended until October 24, the report said, citing the company.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

-Heera Hari/Reuters