American Airlines has announced the continuation of its flight suspension to Israel through late March, extending the initial halt that began in the early days of the Gaza conflict.
According to a spokesperson on Wednesday, passengers with tickets to Tel Aviv are offered flexibility with fee-free rebooking or can opt for a full refund if they choose to cancel their travel plans.
The airline has specifically extended its suspension to flights heading to Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv until March 29.
Over the weekend, American Airlines updated its travel advisory on its website to reflect these changes.
“We will continue to work closely with our partner airlines to assist customers traveling between Israel and European cities offering services to the United States,” the spokesperson added.
Delta Air Lines has also extended its suspension, now halting flights to Tel Aviv until September 30, pushing the date from the previous August 31. Similarly, United Airlines has indefinitely paused its services.
The three airlines ceased operations in Israel shortly after a Hamas attack on October 7, which reignited the conflict. Several other international carriers followed suit, although some resumed flights later.
In a related move, Lufthansa, on Monday, stated it would halt all flights to Tel Aviv, Amman, Beirut, Tehran, and Erbil in Iraq until the following Monday, citing “current security analyses.”
Fearing the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, several global airlines have either suspended their flights to the region or avoided certain airspace.
This move reflects growing concerns about safety amidst increasing regional tensions.
