Air France, along with its affiliate Transavia, has announced an extension of their flight suspension between Paris and Beirut. The suspension will now last until at least August 6, 2024. This decision comes amid escalating regional tensions in the Middle East.
The airline first suspended flights between the two cities last Monday, following a violent incident in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that resulted in the deaths of 12 children and teenagers. This attack, which Israel and the United States attributed to Hezbollah, has heightened concerns about a potential regional conflict.
Due to the ongoing unrest, Air France has decided to keep its flights suspended beyond the initial extension date of August 3. The airline stated that the decision was made in response to the current security situation and that it will continue to monitor developments in Lebanon closely.
The airline’s suspension is part of a broader trend of airlines avoiding airspace over Iran and Lebanon, and canceling flights to Israel and Lebanon due to the unstable conditions in the region. Air France has indicated that any decision to resume flights will be based on a thorough assessment of the situation on the ground.
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