As airlines avoid Israel, UAE’s FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars
1 month, 1 week ago

As airlines avoid Israel, UAE’s FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars

Associated Press  

BEN GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel — At Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport, more than a year of war has taken its toll. “They are the main foreign airlines that continue to fly.” Since the wars began with Hamas’ initial Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, many international airlines have halted, restarted and halted again their flights into Israel’s main gateway to the rest of the world. Since the wars started, international carriers such as Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc., Germany’s Lufthansa and other major airlines halted their flights. However, likely given the wider anger in the Arab world over Israel’s devastating militant campaign in Gaza, Dubai International Airport no longer advertises on its electronic billboard the location of the check-in for Tel Aviv.

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As airlines avoid Israel, UAE's FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars
1 month, 1 week ago

As airlines avoid Israel, UAE's FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “They are the main foreign airlines that continue to …

No turbulence: How Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines keeps flying amid the Israel war
1 month, 1 week ago

No turbulence: How Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines keeps flying amid the Israel war

Firstpost  

Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines has not let the war with Israel and chaos in West Asia interrupt its busy schedule. The national carrier, which some are now calling ‘the most badass airline on the planet,’ has continued to ferry passengers in an out of Beirut airport amidst the fires and clouds of black smoke even as Israel continues to pound …

Lebanon's Airlines Remains the Only Commercial Carrier Operating in the Conflict-Raged Region
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2 months ago

Lebanon's Airlines Remains the Only Commercial Carrier Operating in the Conflict-Raged Region

Firstpost  

Despite the ongoing Israeli airstrikes, Lebanon's national air carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), remains the only commercial airline operating in the region. The airline has received assurances from Israel that they will not target its planes or the airport as long as they are used solely for civilian purposes.

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Beirut, Tel Aviv
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Beirut, Tel Aviv

China Daily  

ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopian Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, until further notice due to the current situation in the region. In an official statement issued Friday evening, the airline also announced that it has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, until Oct 7, 2024. According to the statement, the decision …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 7 as people flee south Lebanon
3 months ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 7 as people flee south Lebanon

The Independent  

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European airlines suspend flights amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict
3 months, 4 weeks ago

European airlines suspend flights amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict

China Daily  

Stranded passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug 25, 2024. BRUSSELS -- Several major airlines in European countries announced the suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon Sunday following escalating hostilities between the two Mideast countries. According to French news channel BFMTV, Air France has decided to suspend its flights to Israel's Tel …

Delta and American Airlines extend the suspension of flights to Israel as the war in Gaza grinds on
4 months ago

Delta and American Airlines extend the suspension of flights to Israel as the war in Gaza grinds on

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it will extend its suspension of flights to Israel by another month, through Oct. 31, as Israel and the militant group Hamas show no signs of ending the war in Gaza. The announcement by Delta came after American Airlines extended its halt of flights between the United States and Tel Aviv …

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till further notice
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till further notice

The Hindu  

Air India on Friday announced suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv till further notice amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. "In view of the current situation in parts of the Middle East, scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv are suspended with immediate effect until further notice. Editorial |On the edge: On West Asia …

Air India suspends all flight operations to Tel Aviv amid brewing tensions in Middle East, offers full refund
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India suspends all flight operations to Tel Aviv amid brewing tensions in Middle East, offers full refund

India TV News  

New Delhi: In wake of the escalating situation in the Middle East involving Israel, Air India has suspended all flight operations to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect till further notice and offered a full refund to all passengers with confirmed bookings. Regional tensions in the Middle East spiked after the deaths of three high-profile militant leaders of Hamas …

Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Until August 8 Amid Middle East Tensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Until August 8 Amid Middle East Tensions

News 18  

Air India on Friday announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective immediately until August 8, due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. “In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have suspended scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect up to and including …

Air India cancels flights to Tel Aviv amid Israel-Iran tensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India cancels flights to Tel Aviv amid Israel-Iran tensions

The Hindu  

Air India cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv on Thursday amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran which have led to several global airlines suspending operations to the Ben Gurion Airport. The decision came in the wake of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Iran’s capital after he attended the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s new President …

Airlines cancel flights at Lebanon’s airport amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Airlines cancel flights at Lebanon’s airport amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions

Al Jazeera  

Cancellations come amid fears of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah following rocket attack. Flights at Beirut airport have been cancelled or delayed with Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines saying disruptions to its schedule were related to insurance risks, as tensions escalate between Israel and the armed political group Hezbollah. Lufthansa on Monday said it had suspended five routes to and from …

Lebanon's only airport in Beirut cancels hundreds of flights after Israel kills 2 in revenge attack
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lebanon's only airport in Beirut cancels hundreds of flights after Israel kills 2 in revenge attack

India TV News  

Beirut: Flights at Beirut airport have been cancelled or delayed with Lebanon's Middle East Airlines saying disruptions to its schedule were related to insurance risks, as tensions escalate between Israel and armed political group Hezbollah. This was the first deadly Israeli strike on Lebanon since what Israel said was a Hezbollah rocket attack on Saturday that killed 12 in the …

Tel Aviv flights resuming on Ryanair for summer – but Israel remains on ‘no-go’ list for tourists
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Tel Aviv flights resuming on Ryanair for summer – but Israel remains on ‘no-go’ list for tourists

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I don’t think Tel Aviv will be a significant tourism destination this year, but there’s lots of people who have …

Israel-Iran conflict: Qatar Air, Lufthansa resume services; Air India halts Tel Aviv flights till April 20
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Iran conflict: Qatar Air, Lufthansa resume services; Air India halts Tel Aviv flights till April 20

Live Mint  

After suspending flight operations in several parts of the Middle East owing to Iran's air attack on Israel, many airlines are preparing to begin flight services in the region. Iran attack Israel LIVE updates International airline Etihad Airways cancelled services to Israel's capital Tel Aviv and Jordan's capital Amman on Sunday. Cancelled flights since October 7 -Delta Air Lines cancelled …

Two Air India planes flew over Iran airspace a few hours before Israel attack
8 months, 1 week ago

Two Air India planes flew over Iran airspace a few hours before Israel attack

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: At least two Air India planes flew through Iran-controlled airspace barely a few hours preceding that country’s massive aerial attack on Israel, potentially putting the lives of several passengers and crew at risk. Air India flights 116 and 131 flew from New York to Mumbai and from Mumbai to London, respectively, on April 13 and April 14 above …

India may suspend flight operations to Israel as Iran rages missile attacks on Jerusalem: Report
8 months, 1 week ago

India may suspend flight operations to Israel as Iran rages missile attacks on Jerusalem: Report

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, Indian airline companies are likely to announce the suspension of flight operations to and from Tel Aviv. Air India and Vistara taking long routes to reach Israel India's two major airlines - Air India and Vistara, have already announced the avoidance of Iranian airspace and are taking longer flight paths for …

Israel-Iran conflict: Air India temporarily suspends Tel Aviv flights
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Iran conflict: Air India temporarily suspends Tel Aviv flights

India TV News  

Israel-Iran conflict: Air India today decided to temporarily suspend flights to Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Air India suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv, starting October 7, 2023, in the wake of the Hamas attack on the Israeli city. India's two major airlines- Air India and Vistara, have announced the avoidance of Iranian airspace and …

Lufthansa suspends Tehran flights amid concerns over potential Iran attacks
8 months, 1 week ago

Lufthansa suspends Tehran flights amid concerns over potential Iran attacks

Hindustan Times  

German airline Lufthansa said on Wednesday it had suspended flights to Tehran due to the situation in the Middle East, which is on alert for possible Iranian retaliation for a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran's embassy in Syria. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said that Israel "must be punished and it shall be" for the Damascus strike that …

Are airlines returning to Israel, despite the war on Gaza?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Are airlines returning to Israel, despite the war on Gaza?

Al Jazeera  

The number of airlines flying into the country has crawled back up to 45, from a low of just seven in December. United Airlines announced on Wednesday last week that it will begin flights to Israel again from March, becoming the first United States carrier to resume flights after suspensions at the start of the war. German airline Lufthansa, Switzerland’s …

Israel-Palestine War Impacts Flights to Tel Aviv: List of Airlines Suspending Operations in Conflict-Hit Region
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Palestine War Impacts Flights to Tel Aviv: List of Airlines Suspending Operations in Conflict-Hit Region

News 18  

Israel-Palestine War: Several major international airlines have suspended or scaled back flights to or from Tel Aviv after a surprise rocket attack by Hamas terrorists over the weekend amid a threat of escalating conflict which has raised safety concerns for the passengers and the crew. Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE: Rocket Sirens Blare Across Israel; Hamas Warns Ashkelon Residents to Leave City …

Air India offers free rescheduling, cancellation for Tel Aviv flights
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India offers free rescheduling, cancellation for Tel Aviv flights

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Air India has offered a one-time waiver on charges for rescheduling or cancellation of confirmed tickets on flights to and from Tel Aviv in view of the escalation of war between Israel and Hamas. Air India offers five flights a week from New Delhi to Tel Aviv. The rising tensions in the region have also forced other major …

These airlines have suspended Israel flights amid Gaza war: Full list
1 year, 2 months ago

These airlines have suspended Israel flights amid Gaza war: Full list

Hindustan Times  

Several international airlines have suspended flight services with Tel Aviv after the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend, impacting hundreds of flights. Here are airlines that have temporarily halted flights to and from Israel: AFRICA Royal Air Maroc cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv on Saturday and Sunday. ASIA Hainan Airlines, the only Chinese airline …

Air India provides waiver on tickets to and from Tel Aviv | Details
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India provides waiver on tickets to and from Tel Aviv | Details

India TV News  

Indian carrier Air India has announced a waiver on tickets to and from Tel Aviv. Air India on Sunday cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv till October 14, and around 14 airline staff have returned from the Israeli city. The full-service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv from the national capital. Meanwhile, in order to provide …

Which airlines paused or cancelled flights to Israel after Hamas attacks?
1 year, 2 months ago

Which airlines paused or cancelled flights to Israel after Hamas attacks?

Al Jazeera  

Several airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to Israel following the surprise attack by the Palestinian group Hamas over the weekend. Air India also suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv until October 14 “for the safety of our passengers and crew”, an airline spokesperson said in a statement. also suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv until October 14 …

Airlines halt flights in and out of Israel after a massive attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting
1 year, 2 months ago

Airlines halt flights in and out of Israel after a massive attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting

Associated Press  

Major airlines have suspended flights in and out of Israel after the nation declared war following a massive attack by Hamas. Germany’s Lufthansa, which suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv until Saturday, said Monday that the decision regarding its planes and those of its subsidiaries was made “due to the still unclear developing security situation in Israel and after …

Airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv as war rages on: Delta, American and United are among several to cancel after Hamas mounted deadliest attack against Israel in 50 years
1 year, 2 months ago

Airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv as war rages on: Delta, American and United are among several to cancel after Hamas mounted deadliest attack against Israel in 50 years

Daily Mail  

Multiple US airlines have suspended flights to Israel as the country deals with the most deadly terrorist attack in the nation's history. Flights from New York, Chicago, Washington DC and Miami regularly fly into Tel-Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport, on Sunday most of those services were suspended until further notice. In a statement, United said it had run two scheduled …

Airlines halt flights in and out of Israel after attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting
1 year, 2 months ago

Airlines halt flights in and out of Israel after attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting

LA Times  

Major airlines including Delta, American and United have suspended flights in and out of Israel after the nation declared war following a massive attack by Hamas. Germany’s Lufthansa, which suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv until Saturday, said Monday that the decision regarding its planes and those of its subsidiaries was made “due to the still unclear developing security …

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Major Airlines Cancel Dozens of Flights to Tel Aviv
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Major Airlines Cancel Dozens of Flights to Tel Aviv

News 18  

Major airlines have cancelled dozens of flights to Tel Aviv this weekend after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise large-scale attack against Israel. After Saturday saw a list of major carriers cancelling flights Spain’s AENA airports operator told AFP four of nine flights scheduled to Tel Aviv on Sunday had been cancelled, two from Madrid and two from …

Air India suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv amidst Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv amidst Israel-Hamas war

Op India  

Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war following a massive terror attack on Israel by Hamas, Air India announced today that its flights to and from Israel will remain suspended till October 14 in view of the war-like situation in Israel. “Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October 2023, for the safety of our passengers and …

Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Air India on Sunday said it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv till October 14. "Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew," an airline spokesperson said in a statement. The full service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv …

Israel-Hamas conflict highlights: Fresh barrage of rockets fired from Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas conflict highlights: Fresh barrage of rockets fired from Gaza

Hindustan Times  

Oct 8, 2023 11:50 PM IST Major airlines cancelled dozens of flights to Tel Aviv this weekend after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack against Israel. After Saturday saw a list of major carriers cancelling flights Spain's AENA airports operator told AFP four of nine flights scheduled to Tel Aviv on Sunday had been cancelled, two from …

Israel-Hamas conflict highlights: Fresh barrage of rockets fired from Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas conflict highlights: Fresh barrage of rockets fired from Gaza

Hindustan Times  

Oct 8, 2023 11:50 PM IST Major airlines cancelled dozens of flights to Tel Aviv this weekend after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack against Israel. After Saturday saw a list of major carriers cancelling flights Spain's AENA airports operator told AFP four of nine flights scheduled to Tel Aviv on Sunday had been cancelled, two from …

Air India cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv after Hamas attacks Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv after Hamas attacks Israel

Hindustan Times  

Air India has cancelled a Delhi to Tel Aviv flight scheduled on October 7 and the return flight as well after the Hamas terrorist group attacked Israel on Saturday morning. A building is ablaze following rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel AI 139 was scheduled to depart from New Delhi at 3.35pm and reach Tel Aviv …

Air India cancels Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till October 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India cancels Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till October 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel

India TV News  

Israel-Palestine crisis: Air India today cancelled its flight from the national capital to Tel Aviv amid the Israeli city coming under attack by Hamas group. Air India flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel will remain suspended till October 14 for the safety of its passengers and crew, the airline spokesperson said today. "Air India will extend all possible …

Oman joins Saudi in opening its airspace for Israeli carriers
1 year, 10 months ago

Oman joins Saudi in opening its airspace for Israeli carriers

Al Jazeera  

Israeli airlines can now fly over Oman after the Gulf nation opened its airspace for all carriers. Israeli airlines can now fly over Oman after the Gulf nation opened its airspace for all carriers that meet the civil aviation authority’s requirements. Israel’s foreign minister Eli Cohen on Thursday thanked Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said for the decision which will …

Saudi Arabia opens up airspace to all airlines, including Israeli
2 years, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia opens up airspace to all airlines, including Israeli

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia says it will open its airspace to all air carriers, paving the way for more overflights to and from Israel. Saudi Arabia says it will open its airspace to all air carriers, paving the way for more overflights to and from Israel – a further sign that relations between the two countries are warming. United States President Joe …

Global airlines cancel flights to Israel as violence escalates
3 years, 7 months ago

Global airlines cancel flights to Israel as violence escalates

CNN  

London CNN Business — Global airlines are canceling flights to Israel as clashes between the country’s military and Palestinian militants in Gaza intensify. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways have all canceled flights following days of Israeli air strikes and Palestinian rocket attacks. Delta canceled at least six flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy …

Budget carrier flydubai posts $194M loss due to pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Budget carrier flydubai posts $194M loss due to pandemic

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai reported Sunday a loss of $194 million in 2020 as revenue fell by more than 50% in what it described as one of the toughest years in the aviation industry. The company said the hardest weeks last year were between the end of March and the first week of July, a …

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