Airlines suspend flights to Israel. List of well-known carriers
As many as seven airlines have suspended flights to Israel. All because of the tense situation in the Middle East. What does this mean for tourists?
Many carriers in the world have daily connections to Israel in their networks. Although this is an attractive destination for both Poles and citizens of other countries, it has not been very popular or desirable recently. All because of the conflicts between Israel and Hamas and the war situation in the Gaza strip.
Flights to the Asian country have been operating normally recently, although tourists have been asked not to use them without a good reason. Today, they will practically not fly to Israel at all. Connections are being suspended or canceled.
Airlines cancel flights to Israel
Seven airlines have decided to partially or completely suspend flights to Israel. The reason is the sudden increase in tension in the region. Currently, we will not fly to the mentioned country with carriers such as: Delta, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Air India. Fly Dubai. It is also known that the low-cost carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has canceled some flights.
The conflict between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah operating from Lebanon has escalated. On Saturday, July 27, the terrorist Hezbollah fired rockets at the border town of Majdal Shams, killing 12 children and teenagers – a missile hit a soccer field.
It was not without retaliation, because Israel later attacked the commander of Hezbollah’s operational military wing, Fouad Shukr, in Beirut. He was accused of the deaths of children in Majdal Shams and the killing of numerous other Israeli civilians. The next day, another attack was carried out, this time in Tehran.
Tourists have problems
According to information provided by the Times of Israel, crowds of passengers showed up at the capital’s Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday, August 1. Some travelers tried to get on flights from Israel, fearing more cancellations. Others canceled trips, fearing that their return flights would be canceled.
People who wanted to go there must arm themselves with patience. It is better to wait until the political situation becomes stable and all citizens can feel safe.
