The past week has been a crucial one for the aviation and tourism industries in Israel. Over twenty airlines have canceled flights to Israel as Iran threatens retaliation for the assassination of Hamas politician Ismail Haniyeh. Although only three airlines have resumed operations in what is expected to be the busiest month of the year, many travelers to and from Israel are desperately seeking alternatives for their canceled flights.
Which international airlines have cancelled flights to Israel and until when?
- United Airlines And delta have cancelled flights until August 31st.
- Croatia Airlines has suspended its flights for the coming days without specifying a return date.
- Air Europa has cancelled its flights until August 20, while the Italian airline Italy has cancelled its flights until August 21st.
- Iberia Express from Spain has cancelled flights to Israel until August 20, as has China Eastern Airlines from China; one flight has been cancelled on this date so far. Vueling Spain has also cancelled its flights to and from Israel for the coming weeks.
- LOT Polish Airlines has cancelled flights until August 25 and stopped ticket sales until August 18.
- The Lufthansa Groupwhich includes Swiss, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings, has cancelled its flights until August 26. Aegean Airlines from Greece has cancelled flights until August 22nd.
- Air Baltic has cancelled flights until August 25th.
- Ryanair from Ireland has cancelled flights to Israel until the end of September.
- Air India has suspended flights to and from Israel until October 24 and ticket sales on its website are blocked until October 27.
However, some airlines have already resumed operations: Bulgaria Air, Wizz AirAnd Ethiopian Airlines returned to Israel by plane after flights were cancelled for several days last weekend.
Note: All information presented here is subject to change. It is recommended to check for the latest information in real time.
