Airlines suspend flights due to Middle East tensions
Global airlines changed flight routes over Iran, canceled some flights, diverted others to alternate airports or returned planes to the points of departure on Friday, as Israel's reported attack on Iran lead to airspace and airport closures and security concerns. Airlines have been facing disruptions to flights this week, after Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel last week further narrowed options for planes navigating between Europe and Asia. While Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopened their airspaces on Sunday, some routes continue to be affected. Story features latest updates from airlines.<br/>
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Airlines suspend flights due to Middle East tensions
Global airlines changed flight routes over Iran, canceled some flights, diverted others to alternate airports or returned planes to the points of departure on Friday, as Israel's reported attack on Iran lead to airspace and airport closures and security concerns. Airlines have been facing disruptions to flights this week, after Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel last week further narrowed options for planes navigating between Europe and Asia. While Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopened their airspaces on Sunday, some routes continue to be affected. Story features latest updates from airlines.<br/>