As conflict disrupts flights and raises safety concerns, travelers are changing their plans. From Europe to Asia, new destinations are quickly replacing traditional Middle East hotspots
The Vereinigung Cockpit union has begun a two-day strike today and tomorrow, March 12-13. Lufthansa is operating a reduced flight schedule and expects to operate just over 50% of flights, with about 60% of long-haul routes operating. Affected passengers have already received notices from the company
Brussels Airport: Major disruptions expected as airport security and ground handling staff join a national demonstration on March 12, forcing the cancellation of all departing flights
Phuket Airport reports that a plane arriving from India experienced an equipment failure on the runway and became stuck, prompting professionals to intervene. All flights were delayed
Air India will operate dozens of additional flights to key destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia between March 10 and 18. The move is intended to increase seat availability at a time when flight options are limited, and also help many passengers stranded abroad find alternative connecting routes through Europe
An amendment to the aviation agreement between the two countries was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transportation, and the US Ambassador to Israel. The decision grants a "seventh freedom" for cargo flights and significantly expands the activities of cargo companies in the international market
The weather forecast may cause delays and cancellations for most flights departing and arriving in the area. If necessary, passengers can change their flight dates at no additional charge
Group companies Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are expanding intercontinental routes, including routes from Munich to Singapore and Vienna to Bangkok
easyJet on Tel Aviv flights: "We plan to monitor the situation and resume flights this coming winter." Also: What is the company's policy towards customers whose flights were canceled this summer?
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted all JetBlue flights across the United States, at the airline's request. The ground stop measure has now been canceled
