Lufthansa extends night flight cancellations to Tel Aviv amid Iran tensions
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- German carrier Lufthansa has extended its cancellation of overnight flights to Tel Aviv until the end of the month.
- The move reflects broader airline adjustments due to heightened Middle East security concerns linked to tensions with Iran.
German airline group Lufthansa has extended the suspension of overnight flights to and from Tel Aviv until the end of January, citing the tense security situation in the Middle East and fears of potential escalation involving Iran, 'Israeli' media reported.
The decision specifically affects nighttime services, with the airline adjusting schedules to operate daytime flights instead while continuing to monitor developments. Passengers on affected services are being rebooked or offered changes to travel dates.
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Lufthansa’s move comes amid higher regional tensions and airline responses worldwide, with several carriers altering routes or avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace in connection with the conflict dynamics.
The extension of flight changes underscores ongoing concerns that the security situation could disrupt air travel across the region in the weeks ahead.
