Security situation in the Near and Middle East.
Air France is monitoring the situation in the Near and Middle East in real time.
Due to the security situation in the region and restrictions that may affect certain airspaces, the airline is forced to
• extend the suspension of its flights to/from Beirut, until August 2nd, 2026 included
• suspend its flights to/from Riyadh and Dubai until July 21, 2026 included (i.e., until July 22, 2026, for flights departing from Dubai).
The resumption of operations will remain subject to an assessment of the security situation locally, which is rapidly evolving.
Impacted customers are being informed individually.
Commercial measures are in place, available on airfrance.com, allowing customers to cancel or postpone their trip at no cost, even if their flight has not been cancelled.
Air France reiterates that the safety of its customers and crews is its utmost priority.
The company continuously monitors the geopolitical situation in the territories served and overflown by its aircraft in order to ensure the highest level of flight safety and security.
You can postpone or cancel your trip free of charge directly from your “My Bookings” section or through your point of sale if you booked through a travel agency.
If you have a trip planned to/from Beirut before August 17, 2026, you can:
Postpone your trip free of charge in the same travel class until September 06, 2026, inclusive. Cancel your trip and you will receive a voucher valid for one year on Air France / KLM / Delta Air Lines. This voucher will also allow you to change your destination.
If you have a trip planned to/from Dubaï or Riyadh before July 27, 2026, you can:
Postpone your trip free of charge in the same travel class until August 10, 2026, inclusive. Cancel your trip and you will receive a voucher valid for one year on Air France / KLM / Delta Air Lines. This voucher will also allow you to change your destination.
If you purchased your ticket directly from Air France, you can change your trip yourself online through "My Bookings" section or at your point of sale if you booked through a travel agency.
If your flight is canceled or delayed by more than 5 hours and you decide not to travel, you can receive a refund of your ticket from your point of sale. If you purchased your ticket on our website, please go to the Refund section.
You can download a flight delay or cancelation attestation on the “Flight Status” page.
Per Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, you can view your rights at your convenience.