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Multiple European and US airlines have suspended flights to Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia due to escalating regional tensions and military build-up by the US. The US has deployed a carrier strike group toward Iran, heightening fears of conflict. The suspensions reflect increased geopolitical instability in the region.
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As of February 10, Cuba faces a severe jet fuel shortage due to U.S. sanctions blocking oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico. Airlines including Russia's Rossiya and Canada's Air Canada have suspended or limited flights, prompting evacuation plans for tourists. Cuba's energy crisis has led to widespread power outages, transport cuts, and economic disruptions, with Moscow pledging support amid escalating tensions.
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As of March 23, 2026, Israel has sharply reduced takeoffs and landings at Ben Gurion Airport due to ongoing Iranian missile attacks. Outbound flights are limited to one per hour with a maximum of 50 passengers per flight, down from 120. Israeli airlines are shifting some operations to airports in Aqaba and Taba. Most international carriers have suspended flights to Israel, severely disrupting travel during the Passover holiday.
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On Sunday night, an Air Canada regional jet landing at LaGuardia Airport collided with a Port Authority fire truck responding to a separate incident. The crash killed both pilots and injured 41 others, including two fire truck occupants. LaGuardia remains closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday as investigations continue amid ongoing airport disruptions.
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The FAA evacuated Newark Liberty's control tower after a burning smell from an elevator. The disruption lasted less than an hour with no injuries. This follows a recent chemical odor incident at multiple airports and a fatal crash at LaGuardia involving a collision with a fire truck.