American Airlines Group Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc., and Delta Air Lines Inc. have canceled their flights to Tel Aviv. European airlines, including Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Air France-KLM, have also followed suit.
Several international airlines have suspended their flights to Israel after the country declared a state of war in response to a surprise attack by Hamas over the weekend. U.S. authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have advised airlines to closely monitor the situation before resuming operations.
American Airlines Group Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc., and Delta Air Lines Inc.
Major U.S. carriers like Delta Air Lines Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc., and American Airlines Group Inc. have canceled their flights to Tel Aviv. European airlines, including Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Air France-KLM, have also followed suit. Additionally, budget airline Wizz Air Holdings Plc from Hungary has suspended its flights to Israel amid the escalating conflict.
American Airlines Group Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc., and Delta Air Lines Inc.
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The decision to suspend flights was made out of an abundance of caution for the safety of passengers and crew. The FAA has issued a warning to airlines about the potential hazards of flying to Israel, including the risk of rocket attacks and airstrikes.
The suspension of flights to Israel is a significant disruption to travel to and from the country. Thousands of passengers have been affected, and many have been forced to reschedule their flights. It is unclear when airlines will resume flights to Israel, as the security situation remains fluid.