The Impact of Conflict on Israel’s Aviation: Foreign Airlines Cite Unstable Conditions to Suspend Flights
On the night of April 14, Israeli airspace was closed for seven hours as Iran attacked Israel with missiles and drones. This led to Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, suspending flights from Toronto to Tel Aviv. Despite Ben Gurion International Airport operating normally since then, many foreign airlines have still not resumed flights to Tel Aviv, citing unstable conditions.
One such airline is EasyJet, a British budget company that announced the suspension of flights to Israel until October 27. This decision reflects the ongoing concerns about the stability of the region following the recent attacks. Other airlines are also closely monitoring the situation before resuming flights to Tel Aviv.
The aviation industry is grappling with the impact of the conflict in the region, making decisions about flight operations based on security considerations. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates and changes to flight schedules as the situation continues to evolve.
