Flight cancellations at LAX grow as global air travel disrupted following strikes on Iran
By Madison Weil
Published on March 1, 2026.
Flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and major Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled due to strikes on Iran. At least three arriving flights from Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv were cancelled, along with a few departing flights from LAX. The disruption left some passengers stranded and searching for answers. Over 3,400 flights were canceled across seven airports in the region, according to airport officials.
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