Airlines canceled, rerouted, or delayed nearly 1,800 flights after Israel struck Iran—prompting widespread Middle East airspace closures that threaten travel stability and push up costs.
At a Glance
- Israel’s June 13 strikes on Iranian facilities led Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel to close airspace amid safety concerns.
- Airlines reported around 1,800 disrupted flights to and from Europe, with approximately 650 cancellations, and reroutes over Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Central Asia.
- Affected carriers include Emirates, Lufthansa, Air India, Qatar Airways, El Al, flydubai, Etihad, Air France‑KLM, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and United.
- Aviation experts warn that civilian aircraft risks in conflict zones have risen, citing six downed and three near-miss incidents since 2001.
- Brent and WTI crude oil prices jumped over 7%, dragging global travel and leisure stocks lower and raising expenses.
What Triggered the Shutdown
On June 13, Israeli strikes hit Iranian nuclear and missile facilities, prompting Iran to immediately close its airspace. Iraq, Jordan, and Israel followed suit, while Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport suspended operations and El Al evacuated aircraft to safer locations. These shutdowns disrupted a corridor typically used by over 1,400 daily flights connecting Europe and Asia.
Airline Responses
Major airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, Ryanair, and Wizz Air rerouted or grounded flights. United Airlines diverted a Tel Aviv–bound flight and canceled others, while Air India rerouted 16 flights and began issuing refunds. flydubai suspended routes to several regional destinations, while detours over Saudi Arabia and Central Asia increased flight duration and fuel usage.
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Broader Impacts & Market Fallout
Safety experts have warned that commercial aviation is increasingly vulnerable to regional conflicts, with multiple tragic incidents over the past two decades. The sudden surge in oil prices triggered steep drops in airline and cruise line stocks—United and Delta fell more than 4%, while Carnival and Royal Caribbean also slid. Travel platform bookings on Expedia and Booking Holdings have declined, signaling possible consumer hesitation amid uncertainty.
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