American Airlines, United Suspend Middle East Flights Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

The flight cancellations come as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, raising security concerns across the region.
American Airlines, United Suspend Middle East Flights Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
An American Airlines plane is parked at a gate at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on Dec. 13, 2024. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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American Airlines and United Airlines have both suspended their only remaining passenger routes to the Middle East, citing security concerns amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

In a statement to The Epoch Times, American confirmed that it has paused its daily flight between Philadelphia and Doha, Qatar, until June 22 at least, effectively suspending all services to the Middle East. The move comes as tensions remain high in the region, after Israel’s June 13 air campaign against Iranian nuclear and military sites triggered a series of retaliatory drone and missile strikes by Iran.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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