British Airways has announced cancelling all its flights between London and Tel Aviv until the upcoming Wednesday, citing rising tensions in the Middle East.
A spokesperson for the airline stated, “We have made the decision to suspend our flights to and from Tel Aviv until Wednesday, August 28.”
The spokesperson emphasized that “security is always our top priority,” and confirmed that the company is actively communicating with its customers to inform them about available travel options.
On the same day, Israel reported thwarting “a significant part of an attack” by Hezbollah in response to the assassination of its senior military leader, Fouad Shukr.
Meanwhile, the Lebanese group asserted that it primarily targeted a military intelligence base near Tel Aviv with drones and Katyusha rockets.
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.
