As tensions escalate between the United States and the Islamic Republic, several airlines have temporarily suspended their flights to important Middle Eastern hubs and are avoiding parts of airspace that may become a "conflict zone." According to international media reports, Air France and KLM have joined the list of airlines that have stopped flights to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel for security reasons. KLM has announced that its flights for Saturday and Sunday have been canceled, and this situation will continue "until further notice."

Air France has also stated that it is "continuously monitoring the geopolitical situation" and has resumed flights to Dubai after canceling Friday's flights. Meanwhile, British Airways, Air Canada, and United have also canceled their flights to Tel Aviv until Saturday, but flights to Dubai are continuing as scheduled. Previously, Lufthansa had announced that it would suspend its flights to Tehran until March 29, and Austrian Airlines has extended its flight cancellations until February 16.