Iran-Israel Conflict: More Airspace Closures In Middle East Lead To Shifting Routes

Here’s an odd story for you: A Lufthansa passenger was left feeling confused after their flights from Lisbon to Finland via Frankfurt were retimed. Given the flight timings were altered, the passenger was also offered the option of free rebooking, as is standard. What was not standard was the route offered, with Lufthansa suggesting an alternative via Newark with partner United Airlines. Newark is, of course, on the other side of the Atlantic, and far away from the origin and destination…