Thousands of flights canceled as Iran conflict causes travel chaos

The Hill
by Ashleigh Fields
March 3, 2026
Thousands of flights canceled as Iran conflict causes travel chaos
Thousands of flights intended to depart from the Middle East have been cancelled amid the expanding conflict between Iran and joint U.S.-Israeli forces. More than 6,000 flights from countries in the region have been cancelled as of Tuesday, with major airlines diverting trips for the next two days amid regional instability, according to FlightAware. Delta…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/3/2026