Feb 28, 2026, 11:51 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Originally Posted by Jetstream
Apr 3: Middle East operations update
Due to continued military conflict, we are extending suspensions in the Middle East as follows:
We continue to monitor the situation and work closely with U.S. and international aviation authorities and will adjust schedules as needed to ensure the safety of customers, crew, and employees.
Due to continued military conflict, we are extending suspensions in the Middle East as follows:
- EWR - DXB: Suspended to Jul. 11
- EWR - TLV: Suspended to Sep. 7
- Note: Previously announced suspensions ORD - TLV to Oct. 23 and IAD - TLV to Oct. 24 remain the same.
We continue to monitor the situation and work closely with U.S. and international aviation authorities and will adjust schedules as needed to ensure the safety of customers, crew, and employees.
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Appears area flights by UA (and for EWR-TLV LY) thru
Reports the air space has been closed.
NOTAMs for multiple regional airports have been filed
Dan's Deals is a good site for alternative TLV flights - https://www.dansdeals.com/more/news/...than-40-airli/
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LH Group supends TLV, AMM, BEY, EBL, DMM & DXB/DWC operations
Travel Waiver: Middle East Unrest, Suspended: EWR-DBX to 11 Jul, EWR-TLV to 7 Sept
Feb 28, 2026 | 1:10 am
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Feb 28, 2026 | 1:35 am
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Return UA163 on 3/1 has been cancelled. UA164 appears to be returning to origin according to Flightradar24.
UA3019 will take UA84's passengers back to EWR, which should result in a 48 hour journey to nowhere.
UA3019 will take UA84's passengers back to EWR, which should result in a 48 hour journey to nowhere.
Feb 28, 2026 | 1:37 am
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Feb 28, 2026 | 3:57 am
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These cancelations are obviously a consequence of the U.S. & Israeli military action against Iran.
Feb 28, 2026 | 11:19 am
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Travel Waiver: Middle East Unrest (DXB, TLV) 27 Feb - 5 March 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 | 11:28 am
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Appears area flights by UA (and for EWR-TLV LY) for the time period have been zeroed out (and cancelled?).
Reports the air space has been closed.
Middle East flights halted after US-Israel strike on Iran | Reuters
BBC -- Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Reports the air space has been closed.
Middle East flights halted after US-Israel strike on Iran | Reuters
BBC -- Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
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Feb 28, 2026 | 11:55 am
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But with the air space closed for at least a week, there will be no option for continuing soon to TLV
NOTAMs for multiple regional airports have been filed -- thru 3 March 2026
NOTAMs for multiple regional airports have been filed -- thru 3 March 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 | 5:52 pm
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I actually flew through Dubai to Newark last weekend.
Say that you have a flight out, are there any options just chill out in Dubai until the sky is clear? Dubai has been struck by some missiles and drones right I was unclear if the airport had been hit.
That was my concern about it for my trip, and I was really surprised that they kicked it off now, and it sounds like the Iranians were too.
Say that you have a flight out, are there any options just chill out in Dubai until the sky is clear? Dubai has been struck by some missiles and drones right I was unclear if the airport had been hit.
That was my concern about it for my trip, and I was really surprised that they kicked it off now, and it sounds like the Iranians were too.
Feb 28, 2026 | 6:22 pm
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I actually flew through Dubai to Newark last weekend.
Say that you have a flight out, are there any options just chill out in Dubai until the sky is clear? Dubai has been struck by some missiles and drones right I was unclear if the airport had been hit.
That was my concern about it for my trip, and I was really surprised that they kicked it off now, and it sounds like the Iranians were too.
Say that you have a flight out, are there any options just chill out in Dubai until the sky is clear? Dubai has been struck by some missiles and drones right I was unclear if the airport had been hit.
That was my concern about it for my trip, and I was really surprised that they kicked it off now, and it sounds like the Iranians were too.
Just read on the BA forum that someone at AUH died due to an attack there. Multiple hotels in UAE have been hit. So, it's definitely pretty bad. Stay safe everyone.
Mar 1, 2026 | 10:14 am
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As expected, extended
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And AMM has been added to the waiver
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Changes
Permitted changes
Change fee and fare difference waived for new flights operated by United/United express that depart between Feb. 28 - March 31, 2026 for originally ticketed cabin (any fare class) and cities or alternate city as noted below.
Carriers permitted
Protection permitted on flights that are both operated and marketed by:
Changes are permitted using the above carriers to/from the following airports:
Permitted changes
Change fee and fare difference waived for new flights operated by United/United express that depart between Feb. 28 - March 31, 2026 for originally ticketed cabin (any fare class) and cities or alternate city as noted below.
Carriers permitted
Protection permitted on flights that are both operated and marketed by:
- Austrian Airlines (OS)
- Brussels Airlines (SN)
- Lufthansa (LH)
- SWISS (LX)
- United/United Express (UA)
Changes are permitted using the above carriers to/from the following airports:
- Amman, Jordan (AMM)
- Zayed, Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- Beirut, Lebanon (BEY)
- Dubai (DXB)
- Erbil, Iraq (EBL)
- Tel Aviv (TLV)
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Mar 1, 2026 | 10:26 am
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United only flies to two of those six cities (DXB and TLV). How are you supposed to change to AMM/AUH/BEY/EBL with the restriction of "your new flight must be a Untied flight...". I swear nobody proofs any of these "important notices" coming out.
I'm _guessing_ they'll let you switch to those cities if flights are operating and you'll have to take LH/OS/LX/*A and connect to/from a UA long haul. But that's not what the wording says at least.
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I'm _guessing_ they'll let you switch to those cities if flights are operating and you'll have to take LH/OS/LX/*A and connect to/from a UA long haul. But that's not what the wording says at least.
-RM
Mar 1, 2026 | 11:11 am
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United only flies to two of those six cities (DXB and TLV). How are you supposed to change to AMM/AUH/BEY/EBL with the restriction of "your new flight must be a Untied flight...". I swear nobody proofs any of these "important notices" coming out.
I'm _guessing_ they'll let you switch to those cities if flights are operating and you'll have to take LH/OS/LX/*A and connect to/from a UA long haul. But that's not what the wording says at least.
-RM
I'm _guessing_ they'll let you switch to those cities if flights are operating and you'll have to take LH/OS/LX/*A and connect to/from a UA long haul. But that's not what the wording says at least.
-RM