Air India on Tuesday mentioned it has prolonged the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv till May 15 amid tensions in the Middle East. On April 19, the airline mentioned Tel Aviv flights will stay suspended till April 30. It operates 4 weekly flights between the nationwide capital and the Israeli metropolis.
In view of the continued situation in components of the Middle East, Air India mentioned it has prolonged the short-term suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv to May 15. “We are continuously monitoring the situation and are extending support to our passengers who have confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel Aviv during this period, with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges,” the airline mentioned in a press release.
Read: Air India to deploy A350 airplane on Delhi-Dubai route from May 1: Know about flight’s facility
Middle East rigidity
Tensions stay excessive in the Middle East because of the battle between Israel and the Hamas group. After almost 5 months, the Tata group-owned service had recommenced the providers to the Israeli metropolis on March 3. Air India had suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv beginning on October 7, 2023, after the Hamas group’s assault on the Israeli metropolis.
While tensions between the 2 sides stay excessive, Israel and the Hamas group are additionally negotiating a doable cease-fire.
(With inputs from company)
Also Read: Air India suspends all flights to and from Tel Aviv till April 30 amid Middle East tensions
