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Reuters • Lisa Barrington

El Al, Arkia evacuate fleets as major carriers reroute amid Iran-Israel escalation

El Al and Arkia have evacuated their entire fleets from Tel Aviv ahead of potential Iranian retaliatory strikes that could challenge Israeli air defenses. Major carriers including Delta, United, Emirates, Lufthansa and Air India suspended or rerouted flights across the Middle East as Iran closed its airspace indefinitely.

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Global evacuations as Israel-Iran air war shuts regional airspace Nations worldwide are repatriating citizens from Israel and Iran on chartered and commercial flights as the Israel-Iran air war enters its seventh day. Ongoing regional airspace closures continue to disrupt schedules, ground services and strand travelers across key Middle Eastern hubs.

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Associated Press

Jordan to reopen civilian airspace at 7:30 a.m. local after security closure Jordan’s state-run media announced the country will reopen its airspace to civilian aircraft at 7:30 a.m. local time, ending a temporary closure ordered over security concerns. Airlines will resume direct flights through Amman-controlled corridors, restoring normal operations and flight paths.

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Reuters

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El Al, Arkia evacuate fleets as major carriers reroute amid Iran-Israel escalation El Al and Arkia have evacuated their entire fleets from Tel Aviv ahead of potential Iranian retaliatory strikes that could challenge Israeli air defenses. Major carriers including Delta, United, Emirates, Lufthansa and Air India suspended or rerouted flights across the Middle East as Iran closed its airspace indefinitely.

2025-06-12T21:15:00.261852-07:00

El Al, Arkia evacuate fleets as major carriers reroute amid Iran-Israel escalation

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