British Airways flight to Tel Aviv returns to Heathrow as BA and Virgin Atlantic suspend flights
1 year, 2 months ago

British Airways flight to Tel Aviv returns to Heathrow as BA and Virgin Atlantic suspend flights

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. Read our privacy policy British Airways' flight from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv is returning to the UK after a decision not to land at Israel's main airport. A spokesperson for British Airways said: “Safety is always our highest priority and following the latest assessment of the situation we're suspending our flights to and from Tel Aviv. Ops Group added: “The ultimate sentiment from MH17 still echoes: ‘What were they doing flying over a war zone?’ We truly hope the same question doesn’t need to be asked in Tel Aviv airspace this week.” Most UK airlines have already suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv. Tuesday’s final Virgin Atlantic flight before its suspension arrived at the Israeli airport at about the same time as the British Airways crew decided to return to London.

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British Airways flights in chaos as another IT failure strikes
1 month ago

British Airways flights in chaos as another IT failure strikes

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. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of British Airways passengers encountered long delays and possible missed connections after another …

British Airways denies boarding to couple in their 80s after overbooking Marseille flight
2 months, 1 week ago

British Airways denies boarding to couple in their 80s after overbooking Marseille flight

The Independent  

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British Airways cancels summer 2025 flights from Southampton Airport
3 months ago

British Airways cancels summer 2025 flights from Southampton Airport

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. Read our privacy policy British Airways has cancelled all flights due to depart from Southampton Airport next summer. A spokesperson …

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 …

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 …

Airlines cancel flights to Israel, Jordan and Lebanon as Middle East tension mounts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Airlines cancel flights to Israel, Jordan and Lebanon as Middle East tension mounts

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. Read our privacy policy More airlines are grounding flights to and from Israel, Jordan and Lebanon as tension in the …

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 …

More than 100,000 passengers hit by weekend flight cancellations following IT crash problems
5 months ago

More than 100,000 passengers hit by weekend flight cancellations following IT crash problems

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. Read our privacy policy Many of an estimated 100,000 passengers who had flights cancelled at the weekend are still trying …

Virgin Atlantic announces resumption of Israel flights
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Virgin Atlantic announces resumption of Israel flights

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. Our return to Tel Aviv on 5 September will …

‘Poor visibility’ causes more than 20 flight cancellations at Heathrow
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Poor visibility’ causes more than 20 flight cancellations at Heathrow

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. Read our privacy policy More than 20 flights to and from London Heathrow were cancelled on Friday morning due to …

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 …

British Airways returns to Tel Aviv – with a downgraded service
10 months, 2 weeks ago

British Airways returns to Tel Aviv – with a downgraded service

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. Read our privacy policy British Airways will resume flights to Tel Aviv from 1 April 2024 – but with a …

UK government charter flight leaves Israel with more expected to follow in coming days
1 year, 2 months ago

UK government charter flight leaves Israel with more expected to follow in coming days

The Independent  

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UK fails to arrange Israel repatriation flights as other nations succeed
1 year, 2 months ago

UK fails to arrange Israel repatriation flights as other nations succeed

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two attempts by the UK Government to organise flights to …

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 …

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 …

British Airways cancel more flights due to air traffic chaos
1 year, 3 months ago

British Airways cancel more flights due to air traffic chaos

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British Airways has cancelled a further 34 domestic and European …

British Airways cancels 60 more flights as storm disruption continues
1 year, 6 months ago

British Airways cancels 60 more flights as storm disruption continues

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. With British Airways aircraft and crew out of position, dozens more flights from Heathrow are cancelled on Tuesday – including …

Flight cancellations due to wintry weather continue for fourth day
2 years ago

Flight cancellations due to wintry weather continue for fourth day

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. Read our privacy policy As the disruption caused by wintry weather extends into a fourth day, at least 75 flights …

British Airways plane makes U-turn four hours into journey due to ‘technical issue’
2 years ago

British Airways plane makes U-turn four hours into journey due to ‘technical issue’

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. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of British Airways passengers spent the night flying from Gatwick to central Egypt and back …

British Airways to double operations at Gatwick Airport
2 years ago

British Airways to double operations at Gatwick Airport

The Telegraph  

British Airways is planning to double its operations at Gatwick as a long-running row with Heathrow sours relations with bosses at Britain’s busiest airport. One senior source said: “Our growth will be at Gatwick rather than Heathrow for now.” BA was among a number of airlines to retreat from Gatwick, Britain’s second-busiest airport, during the pandemic. BA returned to Gatwick …

Virgin Atlantic Will No Longer Fly Between Hong Kong and London
2 years, 2 months ago

Virgin Atlantic Will No Longer Fly Between Hong Kong and London

News 18  

British airline Virgin Atlantic on Wednesday announced it will no longer fly between London and Hong Kong, blaming the prolonged closure of Russian airspace. “We’ve taken the difficult decision to suspend our London Heathrow – Hong Kong services and close our Hong Kong office, after almost 30 years of proudly serving this Asian hub city,” a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said …

Virgin Atlantic axes its Heathrow to Hong Kong route
2 years, 2 months ago

Virgin Atlantic axes its Heathrow to Hong Kong route

Daily Mail  

British airline Virgin Atlantic today announced it will scrap its Heathrow-Hong Kong services and close its Hong Kong office. Virgin Atlantic had halted flights to Hong Kong since December last year and several airlines have not routed flights through Russia's airspace after the invasion of Ukraine. British airline Virgin Atlantic today announced it will scrap its Heathrow-Hong Kong services and …

All the British Airways flights that are cancelled today from UK airports
2 years, 6 months ago

All the British Airways flights that are cancelled today from UK airports

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. Read our privacy policy British Airways has cancelled 130 short-haul flights to and from its main base, London Heathrow airport …

All the flights cancelled today from UK airports
2 years, 8 months ago

All the flights cancelled today from UK airports

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. Passengers attempting to jet off on their Easter holidays encountered hours-long security queues and delays, as well as last-minute flight …

British Airways and Virgin celebrate US reopening with first ever dual take off from Heathrow to New York
3 years, 1 month ago

British Airways and Virgin celebrate US reopening with first ever dual take off from Heathrow to New York

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. Read our privacy policy As the US reopens to fully vaccinated international tourists, airline rivals British Airways and Virgin Atlantic …

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 …

British Airways flights to Hong Kong banned until Christmas after passengers test positive for Covid
4 years ago

British Airways flights to Hong Kong banned until Christmas after passengers test positive for Covid

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. Read our privacy policy British Airways has been temporarily banned from operating flights to Hong Kong after several passengers tested …

British Airways returns to Southampton airport with revived base for European flights
4 years ago

British Airways returns to Southampton airport with revived base for European flights

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. From May 2021, BA CityFlyer, the airline’s subsidiary based at London City airport, will take up some of the routes …

Virgin Atlantic resumes flights from Heathrow to Hong Kong, New York and LA
4 years, 5 months ago

Virgin Atlantic resumes flights from Heathrow to Hong Kong, New York and LA

Daily Mail  

Virgin Atlantic is set to resume flights to Hong Kong, New York and Los Angeles this week, but bosses are warning passengers 'it's essential travel only.' Tonight a Virgin Atlantic flight will leave Terminal 2 at Heathrow bound for Hong Kong, with two more flights bound for New York and LA set to to take off tomorrow. Virgin Atlantic will …

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