Hundreds Of Passengers Stuck In Lebanon Today As Pegasus, Qatar, Middle East, Air France, Aegean, And Other Airlines Cancel 28 Flights And Delay 15 At Beirut, Disrupting Cairo, Doha, Athens, Paris, Amman, Riyadh and More

Hundreds Of Passengers Stuck In Lebanon Today As Pegasus, Qatar, Middle East, Air France, Aegean, And Other Airlines Cancel 28 Flights And Delay 15 At Beirut, Disrupting Cairo, Doha, Athens, Paris, Amman, Riyadh and More

Hundreds Of Passengers Stuck In Lebanon Today As Pegasus, Qatar, Middle East, Air France, Aegean, And Other Airlines Cancel 28 Flights And Delay 15 At Beirut, Disrupting Cairo, Doha, Athens, Paris, Amman, Riyadh and More

Hundreds of passengers grounded in Lebanon today as 43 cancellations and delays hit Beirut Airport, affecting travellers across Lebanon, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, France, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and more. The most affected airlines include EgyptAir (6 cancellations), Emirates (4 cancellations), Pegasus Airlines (4 cancellations), Qatar Airways (4 cancellations), and Middle East Airlines – MEA (4 cancellations, 10 delays). Additional carriers facing disruption include Aegean Airlines (2 cancellations), Air France (2 cancellations), Flydubai (2 cancellations), Royal Jordanian (4 delays) and Sundair (1 delay).
Major hubs linked to the disruption include Dubai International Airport, Cairo International Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Hamad International Airport, Athens International Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Queen Alia International Airport, King Khalid International Airport, and King Abdulaziz International Airport.

Updated today: 28 cancellations and 15 delays reported at Beirut’s main international airport.

EgyptAir (6 cancellations) recorded the highest single-airline cancellation figure.

Emirates, Pegasus Airlines, and Qatar Airways (4 cancellations each) suspended multiple scheduled services.

Middle East Airlines (4 cancellations, 10 delays) faced both groundings and rolling schedule disruptions.

Routes linked to Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Doha, Athens, Paris, Amman, Riyadh, and Jeddah experienced operational impact.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

EgyptAir

EgyptAir recorded 6 cancellations, marking the highest number among all airlines affected. All impacted services were fully cancelled, with no delays reported.

Emirates

Emirates reported 4 cancellations, with operations to and from Beirut suspended on affected rotations.

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines also posted 4 cancellations, reflecting a full halt on scheduled services impacted today.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways confirmed 4 cancellations, contributing to major disruption on the Beirut–Doha corridor.

Middle East Airlines (MEA)

Lebanon’s national carrier reported 4 cancellations and 10 delays, making it the airline with the highest number of delayed flights while continuing partial operations.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

Check flight status directly through the airline’s official website or mobile app. Real-time updates are typically reflected there first, including gate changes, revised departure times, and cancellation confirmations. Avoid relying solely on third-party booking platforms for last-minute operational changes.

Contact the airline for rebooking options or alternative routing. Passengers may be placed on the next available flight or rerouted through another connecting city, depending on seat availability and ticket conditions. Early contact often increases the likelihood of securing preferred alternatives.

Monitor SMS and email alerts for schedule updates. Airlines frequently issue automated notifications regarding revised departure slots, aircraft changes, or rescheduled timings. Ensure contact details provided at booking are accurate to receive these alerts without delay.

Confirm refund eligibility if choosing not to travel. Depending on fare type and airline policy, passengers may qualify for a full refund, travel credit, or date change waiver when flights are cancelled. Review fare rules carefully before making a final decision.

Arrive early at the airport if the flight is delayed but not cancelled. Operational conditions can shift quickly, and delayed flights may depart earlier than projected once clearance is granted. Being present reduces the risk of missing a revised boarding call.

Keep travel insurance details accessible if coverage applies. Certain policies may cover additional accommodation, meals, or alternative transportation costs during extended disruptions. Retain receipts for any unexpected expenses to support potential claims.

Overview of Flight Disruptions In Lebanon

The disruption centered on Beirut but extended across major international corridors linking Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Doha, Athens, Paris, Amman, Riyadh, Jeddah, Rome, and Hanover. Airlines most affected included EgyptAir, Emirates, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Middle East Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air France, and Flydubai, with additional delays impacting Royal Jordanian and Sundair.

The heaviest impact was seen on routes connecting Lebanon with the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, France, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Germany, underscoring the regional breadth of today’s disruption. Beirut remained a key point, with repeated cancellations tied to key Gulf and European carriers, while regional Middle Eastern routes experienced a mix of cancellations and delays throughout the day.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware

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