economy

April 9, 2026

BLOCKADE OF FLIGHTS TO THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUES: See how long Air France has EXTENDED the suspension to key cities

As the company announced, passengers who bought tickets for flights during this period will be contacted individually.

BLOCKADE OF FLIGHTS TO THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUES: See how long Air France has EXTENDED the suspension to key cities

TL;DR

  • Air France has extended flight suspensions to Dubai, Riyadh, Tel Aviv, and Beirut until May 3, 2026.
  • The extended suspension is due to the security situation and airspace closures in the region.
  • Passengers with tickets for affected flights will be contacted individually and can rebook or cancel their travel without charge.
  • Air France is increasing capacity on routes from several Asian cities, including Bangkok, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Tokyo, Osaka, and Phuket.
  • Additional frequencies have been introduced for flights from Bangkok, Singapore, and Delhi.
  • The airline is closely monitoring the "highly volatile" situation and will adjust schedules as needed.