In light of the recent Hamas militant attack on Israel, several international air carriers have announced the suspension of flights serving Tel Aviv. The airlines are waiting for conditions to improve before resuming service.
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Airlines Affected
The airlines that have suspended their services include major U.S. air carriers such as United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines. Air France has also suspended its direct flights. These U.S. airlines normally operate direct service from major U.S. metropolitan areas including New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Miami.
Statements from the Airlines
United Airlines stated that it had operated two scheduled flights to the United States from Israel late on Saturday and early Sunday but that service would remain suspended "until conditions allow them to resume". Delta representatives said they were monitoring the situation to make schedule adjustments as necessary but that flights "have been canceled into this week".
Looking Forward
The safety of passengers is always the top priority for any airline. These suspensions are a precautionary measure in response to the current situation in Israel. The airlines are closely monitoring the situation and will resume their services once they deem it safe to do so. The suspension of these flights highlights the far-reaching impacts of geopolitical conflicts on global travel and commerce. It underscores the interconnectedness of our world today, where an event in one region can have immediate effects on people and businesses thousands of miles away.
