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

The airline had previously extended its flight pause on these routes until October 24, 2026, citing instability in the region.

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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 confirmed on Tuesday. This decision follows a previous extension until October 24, 2026, due to regional instability. The airline initially suspended these routes on March 2, 2026, shortly after Iran launched a war on February 28.

Air Canada stated it will continue monitoring the situation to determine when service can resume. The Canadian government's official travel guidelines advise citizens to avoid non-essential travel to multiple Middle Eastern countries due to security concerns stemming from the Iran conflict. These countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Israel, Palestinian territories, and areas near the borders of Lebanon and Syria, are listed under Orange or Level 3 advisories, indicating volatile conditions.

Canada also advises against non-essential travel to Israel and all travel to the specified regions due to ongoing military operations. Similar travel advisories are in place for the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and numerous other nations concerning potential travel to Israel.

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