Multiple Airlines Cancel Flights to Dubai, Doha Amid Middle East Conflict

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, several major U.S. airlines have suspended flights to key Middle Eastern hubs, significantly disrupting travel. British Airways canceled all flights to Dubai and Doha from London Heathrow, diverting a flight mid-route to Zurich due to safety concerns. United Airlines abruptly halted all flights between Newark and Dubai, as well as previously suspending flights to Tel Aviv, citing regional instability and conflict, leaving travelers scrambling for alternatives. American Airlines also temporarily suspended flights between Philadelphia and Doha, a critical hub for its Qatar Airways partnership, with the suspension set through June 22 but subject to change. These airline decisions reflect growing security concerns following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and retaliatory missile attacks, with leaders like UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning of broader regional escalation. The cancellations have caused widespread travel disruptions, particularly affecting summer tourists and business travelers relying on these vital air corridors.