Leading Indian international airline Air India, as well as several international airlines, announced the cancellation of flights to and from Tel Aviv in the wake of the sudden unrest in Israel.
“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 from the national capital.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
— Air India (@airindia) October 8, 2023
Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew. Air India will extend all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings on any flight during this period.
Several international air carriers have also suspended flight services with Tel Aviv in light of the Hamas militant attack on Israel, saying they were waiting for safety conditions to improve before resuming.
US airlines United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said on Sunday they had suspended direct flights, as did Air France.
The US airlines normally run direct services from major cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, DC and Miami to Tel Aviv.
Hainan Airlines, the only Chinese airline to fly between China and Israel, cancelled flights between Tel Aviv and Shanghai on Monday, citing the security situation in Israel.
It also operates flights between Beijing and Tel Aviv as well as the southern tech hub of Shenzhen and Tel Aviv.
The airline said it would adjust future flight plans depending on the situation.
Cathay Pacific, which said it also cancelled its flight between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv on Tuesday, is to provide further updates about the next flight on Thursday.
Korean Air said it cancelled its Monday flight between the port city of Incheon and Tel Aviv and expects future flights to be irregular.
Fighters from the militant group reportedly killed 700 Israelis and abducted dozens in Saturday’s attacks. The attack prompted Israel to retaliate by attacking the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, Reuters reported.
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