British Airways extends Middle East flight suspension to Aug 1

British Airways has extended its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv and several other Middle Eastern destinations until at least August 1, citing ongoing regional instability. The airline has also implemented a reduced summer schedule for the region, permanently ending its service to Jeddah.

The carrier announced the decision following a safety and security assessment. When flights resume, services to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, and Tel Aviv will be reduced from twice-daily to a single daily flight. Flights to Bahrain and Amman are paused for the remainder of the summer season and are scheduled to restart on October 25. The airline stated that the changes were made to provide greater clarity for customers.

In a statement, a spokesperson said the airline is keeping the situation under constant review and is directly contacting affected customers to offer alternative options. The statement noted that since the initial disruption began, the airline has helped thousands of customers return home, operated relief flights, and added capacity on other long-haul routes.

The flight suspensions and schedule reductions follow the escalation of regional tensions earlier this year, which prompted...