Air Canada suspends Israel and Dubai flights until March 22 amid Middle East conflict

Air Canada says it is suspending all flights to Israel and Dubai until March 22 because of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

In a passenger advisory, the airline said services are expected to resume March 23 if conditions permit. The suspension applies to flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai, according to the company’s statement.

Air Canada said customers affected by the cancellations can change their bookings without additional charges. Travellers who choose to cancel their trip will receive a full refund, the airline said.

The carrier also issued a flexibility policy for some Middle East routes that are not currently cancelled. Passengers who purchased tickets before Feb. 28 for travel to Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Dammam, Dubai, Erbil and Tel Aviv can change their travel dates between now and March 15. The airline said those customers may rebook to another date up to March 31, 2026, without a fee.

Air Canada has not provided further details on how many flights or passengers are affected.

Why this matters: The suspension affects Canadian travellers with business, family or transit plans involving Israel and the United Arab Emirates, as airlines adjust schedules in response to regional instability. What happens next: Service is scheduled to resume March 23, subject to security conditions.