Airlines are gradually restoring services after disruptions caused by the US–Israel war on Iran, with several carriers resuming limited flights to major global destinations.

Germany’s Lufthansa said it was adjusting its network as operations in parts of the Middle East remain suspended. The airline said capacity from around 10 cancelled routes in the region has been reassigned to other long-haul destinations, including Singapore and Bangkok, where demand has risen.

The carrier said the shift also helps fill gaps on routes normally served by Middle Eastern airlines, many of which have reduced operations because of the conflict. Lufthansa added that it plans to launch additional flights to Asia in the coming days as it maintains its focus on expanding long-haul services.

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways said it will resume a limited commercial schedule from March 6 to March 19, operating flights between Abu Dhabi and key destinations including Cairo, Delhi, London, Frankfurt, New York, Paris, Moscow, Toronto and Zurich.

Dubai-based Emirates also resumed some international flights on Friday, operating a reduced schedule to 82 destinations, including London, Sydney, Singapore and New York until further notice. The airline said transit passengers through Dubai will only be accepted if their connecting flight is operating.

The gradual resumption of flights comes after days of cancellations across the Middle East following the outbreak of hostilities, which left many travelers stranded and forced airlines to suspend services.

Security concerns continue to affect some operations. One flight bound for the Saudi capital Riyadh was diverted to Cairo on Friday due to the regional security situation, while a government-chartered Air France repatriation flight turned back on Thursday after missile fire was reported in the area.

Travel between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region has been particularly affected because Gulf carriers serve as key transit hubs. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad normally carry about one-third of passengers traveling from Europe to Asia and more than half of those flying to Australia, New Zealand and nearby Pacific islands, according to aviation data firm Cirium.