American and United Airlines Suspend Flights to Middle East Amid Israel‑Iran Escalation

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Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, American and United Airlines suspend flights as the two major U.S. airlines—American Airlines and United Airlines—have suspended specific routes to the Middle East, prioritizing the safety of passengers and crew amid these suspensions.

What’s Behind the Sudden Halt?

In June 2025, Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in Arak and Fordow following retaliatory drone and missile attacks from Iran. As a result, regional airspace over Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria was either closed or declared unsafe for commercial aviation, prompting American and United Airlines to suspend flights in affected areas.

Learn more about the conflict from this AP News Report .

Flights Affected – What You Need to Know

United Airlines suspended its Newark–Dubai and Tel Aviv routes. One flight (UAL84) was turned around mid-air. This is part of the strategy American and United Airlines employ to suspend flights when necessary.
American Airlines canceled its Philadelphia–Doha route through the weekend, possibly longer.
Other global carriers like Lufthansa, Emirates, and Qatar Airways also rerouted or canceled flights.

How This Affects You

Flights that were already en route were diverted or grounded.
Airlines are issuing travel waivers and refunds.
Disruptions may continue through the end of June 2025.

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What You Should Do Now

Check your flight status before heading to the airport.
Use rebooking options available on your airline’s website or app.
Avoid booking travel to Tel Aviv, Tehran, or Baghdad for the next two weeks.

Check real-time updates from U.S. State Department Travel Advisories.

Why It Matters

This disruption has caused ripple effects:

Over 1,800 flights impacted
Airline stocks like American Airlines (AA) and United (UAL) fell sharply after announcing they would suspend flights.
Oil prices spiked amid fears of wider escalation

Read full coverage from MarketWatch.

What We’re Watching at Everyana

We’ll keep tracking how this evolving situation impacts global travel, especially for those heading to Dubai, Tel Aviv, or Doha where American and United Airlines have suspended flights.

Final Word

This isn’t just a regional issue—it’s reshaping global air travel for the coming weeks. Travelers need to stay alert, flexible, and informed. We recommend following official airline pages, trusted news sources, and our dedicated travel coverage on Everyana Travel Hub.