Aegean Suspends Middle East Flights Amid Regional Tensions
AEGEAN Airlines has cancelled several flights linking Greece and Cyprus with destinations across the Middle East following recent security developments in the region. Services between Athens and Tel Aviv, Erbil, Baghdad, Beirut, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as Larnaca–Tel Aviv flights, will not operate between 28 February and 3 March 2026. The airline described the move as a precaution while monitoring conditions affecting regional airspace.
Passengers booked on affected services are being contacted directly by AEGEAN or their travel agencies. Customers may request a full refund, receive a credit voucher or change travel dates without additional charges. The airline said flight schedules may change as the situation develops and further restrictions are assessed.
Passenger Options Following Flight Cancellations
- Full ticket refund available
- Credit voucher for future travel
- Free date change for affected bookings
- Travel rescheduling permitted until 31 March 2026
Flexible conditions also apply to tickets issued for travel scheduled up to 10 March 2026. Passengers choosing to postpone their journey may move bookings to flights operating before the end of March or retain the ticket value for later use, giving additional time to rearrange plans without financial penalties.
While flights to several Middle Eastern destinations remain suspended, AEGEAN continues operating services across Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. Routes serving Cyprus, southern Greece and western Turkish airports remain unchanged, allowing travel within the region to continue without disruption during the early spring season.
The cancellations highlight how quickly airline schedules can shift when airspace access changes. Travellers with routes touching the wider Middle East may need to review itineraries more carefully in the coming weeks. Checking airline notifications before departure has become a routine part of travel planning whenever regional security conditions begin affecting flight operations.
