Two separate mid-air medical emergencies disrupted flights operated by Lufthansa and EasyJet. A Lufthansa passenger died during a Munich to Beijing journey, prompting an emergency diversion to Almaty Airport. Separately, an EasyJet flight from Malaga to London Gatwick was delayed for around 12 hours after a passenger died onboard. Investigations and passenger support are reportedly underway.
Lufthansa Group says it is optimizing its summer flight schedule across six major hubs as fuel prices rise and geopolitical uncertainty linked to West Asia remains volatile. The German carrier framed the changes as a calibrated rebalancing of its network, aiming to protect operations amid cost pressures while adjusting capacity where demand and risk look different.
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Lufthansa has suspended all flights to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and will also avoid UAE airspace until March 4, 2026. The move follows escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting other airlines to cancel or reroute services. Thousands of travelers are expected to face delays and disruptions, with carrier safety cited as the top priority.
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