Investment Manager's Insight: Wider Conflict in the Middle East Impacting International Airlines
Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have led to international airlines adjusting their services to and from the region. This has prompted some airlines to suspend flights or avoid affected air space.
Here are some of the airlines that have made changes to their services:
- AIR ALGERIE: Suspended flights to and from Lebanon
- AIRBALTIC: Cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv until Sept. 15
- AIR FRANCE-KLM: Cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv until Oct. 26
- AIR INDIA: Suspended scheduled flights to and from Tel Aviv
- CATHAY PACIFIC: Cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv until March 27, 2025
- DELTA AIR LINES: Paused flights between New York and Tel Aviv through Oct. 31
- EASYJET: Stopped flying to and from Tel Aviv in April, will resume flights on March 30, 2025
- IAG: Vueling cancelled operations to Tel Aviv until Jan. 12, 2025
- LOT: Suspended flights to Lebanon until further notice
- LUFTHANSA GROUP: Resumed flights to Tel Aviv on Sept. 5, Beirut flights remain suspended through Sept. 30
- RYANAIR: Cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv until Oct. 26
- SUNDAIR: Cancelled all flights between Bremen and Beirut until Oct. 23
- SUNEXPRESS: Suspended flights to Beirut through Dec. 17
- UNITED AIRLINES: Suspended flights to Tel Aviv for security reasons
Additionally, Britain advised UK airlines not to enter Lebanese airspace from Aug. 8 until Nov. 4 due to potential risks from military activity.
In conclusion, the current situation in the Middle East has had a significant impact on international airlines, leading to disruptions in their services. Investors should monitor the developments in the region closely as it could have implications for the aviation industry and related sectors. Stay informed and stay ahead of the game to make informed investment decisions.