- Airlines disrupt Israel flights.
- Security concerns due to conflict.
- Passengers face cancellations and delays.
As the security situation in Israel deteriorates, major global airlines have canceled or issued travel disruption advisories for flights to the country.
Virgin Atlantic has cancelled and delayed Tel Aviv-bound flights, and British Airways (BA) has altered its schedule.
Meanwhile, Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, and three U.S. airlines have suspended services.
Hamas, an extremist Palestinian organization, claimed to have launched missiles at Ben Gurion airport in Israel on Monday.
Since Hamas launched its attack on Saturday, 700 Israelis and 500 Gazans have died in retaliatory airstrikes.
The Foreign Office advises against all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories except in cases of necessity, and it also prohibits travel to specific regions within the area.
Virgin Atlantic canceled eight flights between Tel Aviv and London Heathrow from Saturday until this Wednesday.
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Wizz Air, a UK budget airline, confirmed the cancellation of flights to and from Tel Aviv until further notice. EasyJet suspended flights on Sunday and Monday and will modify its schedule for the rest of the week.
British Airways adjusted its daily Heathrow to Tel Aviv service to begin in the morning rather than the afternoon. The airline stated that it was evaluating the situation and implemented a flexible ticketing policy for customers to modify travel dates at no extra cost.
Some flights, including those operated by Ryanair and Pegasus, were still operating to and from Tel Aviv on Monday morning, according to the flight tracking website FlightRadar24.
On Monday, Ryanair announced the cancellation of several flights to and from Tel Aviv, advising passengers to check the airline’s website for the latest flight information.
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines all announced the suspension of direct flights to Israel on Sunday.
United stated that its flights would be suspended “until conditions improve.”
Delta noted that flights “have been canceled through this week.”
Meanwhile, authorities have airlifted 300 citizens of Hungary and Poland to safety, and reports suggest that Thailand and Nepal are contemplating similar evacuations.
Royal Caribbean, the cruise operator, said it was “adjusting several itineraries in the area” and notifying affected customers.
Travelers approaching Israel for vacation should consult with their tour operator or travel agent regarding their options, according to a representative of the Association of British Travel Agents. If the advice change results in the cancellation of a package holiday, travelers have the options to reschedule, choose an alternate destination, or obtain a full refund. Independent travellers should discuss airline and lodging choices.
