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Beirut Reels as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Expanding Regional Conflict

                                     Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood Israeli warplanes struck central Beirut in the early hours of March 18, delivering some of the most intense bombardments the city center has seen in decades. The attacks destroyed residential buildings in densely populated neighborhoods such as Bashoura, Zuqaq al-Blat, and Basta, killing at least six to twelve people according to varying Lebanese authority reports.  The strikes come as the broader conflict widens following Hezbollah’s involvement earlier in the month and escalating tit-for-tat actions between Israel and Iran. Residents described fleeing in the middle of the night—some after receiving evacuation warnings, others with no warning at all—as explosions lit up the capital’s skyline.  Lebanese officials say the attacks targeted both residenti...
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Air Travel Upended as Middle East Conflict Forces Widespread Flight Cancellations

 



Global airlines are cancelling and rerouting flights as the Middle East conflict intensifies, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded and forcing carriers to suspend operations across major regional hubs. 

What’s Happening

As the conflict centered around Iran escalates, major Middle Eastern hubs—including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi—have been forced to close temporarily. This has triggered a cascade of global flight cancellations and reroutes, severely disrupting international travel. Tens of thousands of passengers have been stranded as airlines scramble to adjust schedules.

Airlines Affected

  • Aegean Airlines has suspended flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Erbil, Baghdad, Dubai, and Riyadh, with cancellations extending into April and May. 
  • airBaltic has cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv until early April.
  • Numerous other carriers—including Air Canada and British Airways—have reduced or halted service to major Middle Eastern destinations as airspace instability continues. 

Impact on Travelers

Passengers face delays, reroutes, and extended cancellations as airlines navigate closed airspace and safety concerns. Many carriers are offering refunds or rebooking options, but uncertainty remains high as the situation evolves.


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