The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has decided not to extend Conflict Zone Information Bulletins (CZIB) for Israel and Iran. This decision was made due to ceasefire agreements in the region and a reduction in tensions.
In a statement on 31 January, EASA announced that the CZIBs for Israel and Iran had not been renewed but that special Information Notices (IN) had been issued to highlight the remaining risks in affected airspaces.
Meanwhile, the CZIB for Lebanon has been extended until 31 March 2025. The agency stated that Lebanon has “not demonstrated an effective approach to airspace deconfliction” and that existing risks persist. This bulletin applies to EASA-based and third-country operators (TCO).
Special Warnings for Airlines
EASA has advised airlines to exercise caution and stay updated with the latest aviation publications when operating within a 100-nautical-mile (185.2 km) radius of Israel, Iran, and surrounding areas. The existing Information Notice for the southern Red Sea region has also been extended. For Iran specifically, EASA recommends limiting operations to daytime flights only.
Active CZIB Regions
CZIBs remain active for airspaces over Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Ukraine, and certain African countries. These advisories continue to provide critical information for airline operators.
Airlines’ Israel Plans
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to resume flights to Israel, while American Airlines and United Airlines have made no changes to their schedules. A United Airlines spokesperson confirmed that Tel Aviv flights remain suspended.
According to aviation analytics company Cirium, flights at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport are expected to increase by 613% year-on-year in February. EL AL leads with 95 new weekly routes, while Arkia plans to add 75 additional routes.
Wizz Air aims to increase its flights from Europe to Tel Aviv, reaching 76 weekly round-trip services. The Hungary-based airline reconnected Tel Aviv with 13 destinations in January.
Increase in Iran Flights
According to Cirium data, the only European airlines increasing flights to Iran in February are AJet and Pegasus Airlines.
AJet plans to add 28 weekly flights between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), operating two daily services. Pegasus will increase its weekly round-trip flights to 36. The airline maintains an extensive network across Iran, serving cities such as Tehran, Tabriz, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Mashhad.
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