Airlines divert, suspend flights after Israel’s strike on Iran closes airspace in Middle East
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United, Delta, Turkish Airlines and a host of other carriers canceled Israel flights or extended a suspension of service.
Israel launched missile strikes on Iran overnight, and Iran launched more than 100 drones toward Israel on Friday morning.
Military conflicts have forced airlines to reroute planes or suspend service repeatedly in recent years, forcing them to take longer flight paths as a safety measure.