Travel plans disrupted? Major airlines worldwide are pressing pause on flights to Israel as regional security concerns escalate. Here's the latest on what you need to know .
Which Airlines Are Affected?
Delta Air Lines suspended Tel Aviv flights through August 2, citing \"ongoing conflict,\" while United Airlines hasn't set a restart date. Both operate popular New York-Tel Aviv routes and say they’re tracking developments hourly.
Lufthansa Group, including Austrian Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines, canceled all Tel Aviv and Beirut flights until August 8 and August 12, respectively. Early Thursday flights from Munich and Vienna were diverted to Cyprus and Bulgaria . The airline emphasized this was a \"precautionary measure\" to prioritize safety.
But Is It Safe to Fly?
Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority head Shmuel Zakai pushed back, stating that 70,000 passengers traveled via 60 airlines on Thursday alone. \"Flights remain secure,\" he told The Times of Israel, though impacted travelers might disagree.
Whether you're a traveler, investor, or simply curious, this situation highlights how global tensions ripple through everyday life. Stay tuned for updates!
Global Airlines Halt Israel Flights Amid Rising Tensions
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. The airline emphasized this was a \"precautionary measure\" to prioritize safety.
