British Airways Cuts Middle East Flights, Expands Routes to Asia and Africa

British Airways has announced plans to scale back its operations in the Middle East while increasing flight capacity to parts of Asia and Africa amid ongoing regional tensions.

The airline said it will reduce flights to key destinations including Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv to one daily service starting July 1. Flights to Riyadh will also be cut from two daily services to one beginning mid-May. In addition, the airline will permanently drop Jeddah from its route network.

The move follows significant disruption to global aviation caused by escalating tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which have led to the cancellation of thousands of flights and restricted key air corridors between Europe and Asia.

To adjust, British Airways plans to redeploy aircraft to expand services to cities such as Bengaluru and Nairobi, while also increasing capacity on existing routes to Delhi and Hyderabad.

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The airline said it is closely monitoring the situation and remains in contact with affected passengers, offering alternative travel options where necessary.

These schedule adjustments are expected to remain in place throughout the summer season, ending October 24.