Airlines halt many Middle East flights
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The Points Guy on MSNFlight cancellations spill into Friday after Delta regional jets grounded for inspectionDelta Air Lines canceled dozens of flights on Thursday and Friday after a slew of regional jets were grounded and sent in for inspections, a spokesperson told TPG.The disruptions began late Thursday afternoon when wholly owned regional subsidiary Endeavor Air pulled 45 Delta Connection jets out of service so those planes could undergo inspections on their Wi-Fi systems.
Israel's attack on Iran scrambled air travel, with United and Delta flights to Tel Aviv turning around midway and other airlines canceling flights.
As conflict continues to escalate between the two nations, Delta Air Lines has made the decision to stop all flights from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv until at least August 31. "Delta has paused flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York-JFK through August 31 in response to the current conflict in the region," Delta wrote in a statement on Friday.
Airlines may cancel flights this summer as tariffs on aircraft and parts from Europe threaten vacation plans. Currently, those tariffs sit at 10%, but could potentially double to 20%.Spirit Airlines has warned it may have to cancel or delay the delivery of 92 new Airbus jets.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, airlines face disruptions and safety concerns, with flight cancellations and costly detours due to regional conflicts. Israeli attacks on Iran have intensified the situation,
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Delta Air Lines warned new tariffs on imported airplanes and parts could force the airline to stop buying foreign-made planes impacting millions of customers.
Passengers flying through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Saturday will experience delays as the Army celebrates its 250th birthday with a parade and flyover in Washington, DC.