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Middle East Travel Alerts

Major Governments Reissue Level 4 Do Not Travel Advisories for Lebanon

The United States Embassy in Beirut and the U.S. Department of State have reaffirmed a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Lebanon, updated on October 23, 2026. The updated guidance cites heightened security risks, including potential armed attacks linked to Iranian-backed Houthi forces and broader regional instability. Officials emphasized that the U.S. government maintains very limited capacity to provide emergency consular assistance inside the country.

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Canada Advises Against Travel to Major Saudi Airports Citing Military Attacks

Airports and energy infrastructure across Saudi Arabia faced repeated attacks, causing severe disruption to regional and international air traffic on November 4, 2026. Multiple carriers including IndiGo, Air India, Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia have cancelled or suspended flights to key Saudi cities.

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U.S. Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Diplomatic Staff from Saudi Arabia

Flight operations have resumed at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam following an attack that killed two people and injured two others. Amid ongoing regional security issues, British Airways announced cancellations of 12 to 14 daily flights.

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Arkia Suspends Ticket Sales for Marrakech Flights Following Israeli Security Directive

Israel's National Center for Passenger Information Analysis has introduced regulations requiring airlines flying to and from the country to submit full crew lists 48 hours before departure. Carriers must also send an updated roster at least two hours before departure and a final closed list at takeoff. The multi-stage reporting mechanism is designed to give security and intelligence agencies sufficient time to conduct vetting.