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European Airline Extends Dubai Flight Suspension Amid Middle East Tensions



Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced that its flights to Dubai will remain suspended through the end of August amid ongoing instability across the Middle East.

The airline originally halted services in March following escalating military conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Due to ongoing security concerns in the region, the suspension of flights to Dubai International Airport has now been prolonged for several more months.

While routes to Dubai remain paused, the airline confirmed that flights to Beirut are expected to resume on May 12, following a temporary suspension earlier this year.

Passengers affected by the cancellations can apply for either a travel voucher or a refund, provided they submit their request before July 31. Travelers can also modify their bookings without paying ticket reissue fees or fare differences by contacting the airline directly.

The updated travel disruptions come as several governments continue issuing warnings for travel across parts of the Middle East. Authorities have expressed concern about potential retaliatory actions following recent military developments in the region.

Dubai has already experienced disruptions linked to drone activity in recent months. Earlier this year, nearby drone incidents temporarily disrupted operations at the city’s airport, which is recognized as the world's busiest international passenger hub.

Reports from the city also described isolated fires at luxury hotels following missile debris and drone interceptions, further raising concerns about safety for international travelers.

In addition to Dubai, Aegean had previously suspended extra flights to destinations including Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Some regional services are now gradually returning. Flights to Riyadh and Amman are expected to resume on May 21. The airline also plans to restart routes connecting Israel with the Greek destinations of Heraklion and Rhodes, alongside services from Larnaca.

Meanwhile, direct flights between Athens and Tel Aviv have already resumed after restarting in late April.

Aegean stated that it will continue reviewing the security situation and adjust its flight schedule if necessary.