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Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027

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  • Air Canada has extended its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv and Dubai until mid-January 2027.
  • The airline cited regional instability, previously pausing these routes until October 2026.
  • Canadian travel advisories recommend avoiding non-essential travel to several Middle Eastern nations due to security concerns related to the conflict with Iran.

Air Canada announced Tuesday it will continue to keep its flights to and from Tel Aviv and Dubai suspended until mid-January 2027. This extends a previous pause that was set to end in October 2026.

The airline originally canceled these routes in March 2026, shortly after the war with Iran began. Air Canada stated it is continuously assessing the situation to determine when service can resume.

This decision aligns with Canadian government travel advisories, which urge citizens to avoid non-essential travel to various Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, due to security concerns stemming from the conflict with Iran. The advisories list these nations under "Orange" or Level 3, indicating a volatile situation. Canada also advises against non-essential travel to Israel and recommends avoiding all travel to Palestinian territories, and the borders with Lebanon and Syria due to ongoing military operations.

Several other countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, have also issued travel advisories for Israel.

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