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Israel Targeted in Iran’s Offensive: Airspace Shutdown Disrupts United Airlines and Others
Iran’s aggression against Israel takes center stage as airspace closures disrupt air travel for United Airlines and other carriers. Following Iran’s drone strike aimed at Israel, both Israel and Jordan swiftly shut down their airspace, as confirmed by U.S. officials.
Flight operations throughout the Middle East faced significant disruptions on Saturday as Iran’s offensive targeted Israel with drone activity.
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United Airlines, among the affected carriers, had recently resumed flights to Tel Aviv following a hiatus prompted by October’s Hamas attacks. On Saturday, United was forced to cancel its Newark to Tel Aviv flight due to Israel’s airspace closure. Jordan and Iraq similarly closed their airspace, according to reports from Jordanian state-owned media outlet Al Mamlaka.
With a commitment to passenger and crew safety at the forefront, United Airlines closely monitors the situation, adjusting upcoming flight plans accordingly. Notably, United is the sole U.S. airline to have resumed services to Israel since October. Meanwhile, Delta Airlines plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv on June 7, while American Airlines has yet to announce the resumption of services to Israel.
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Additionally, a United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Amman, Jordan, scheduled for 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, may face cancellation, as indicated by sources familiar with the matter.
The timeline for the resumption of flights remains uncertain, with Flightradar24 reporting multiple diversions of flights bound for Tel Aviv and Amman on Saturday. Amidst Iran’s attack on Israel, the aviation industry navigates significant challenges, prioritizing safety and security above all else.
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