Air Canada extends flight suspension to Tel Aviv, Dubai

• Airline cites safety concerns amid unstable airspace and advises passengers to travel only with confirmed bookings on operating carriers.

Air Canada announced it is extending the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport and Dubai International Airport until September 8.

The airline cited “ongoing military conditions in the Middle East,” saying the situation has made it difficult to ensure the safety of passengers and crew amid unstable airspace.

The extension follows an earlier suspension that had been in place until early May, after airspace over ‘Israel’ was closed on February 28 following the outbreak of war with Iran.

The move reflects growing security concerns among global airlines operating in the region, particularly as key infrastructure, including airports, has come under missile and drone attacks.

In a statement, Air Canada advised travelers in affected areas not to head to airports unless they have a “confirmed booking” on alternative airlines still operating regular schedules.