In response to the recent Hamas militant assault on Israel, numerous global airlines have reportedly suspended their flights to Tel Aviv, citing security concerns, and will await safer conditions before restarting their services.
The act by Hamas on Saturday resulted in the tragic loss of 700 Israeli lives and the capture of several individuals, marking the most devastating attack since the Yom Kippur war five decades prior, leading Israel to launch a counteroffensive against the Gaza region in Palestine, reported Reuters.
Major American carriers, including United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
European airlines such as Air France-KLM
Typically, these U.S.-based airlines operate direct routes from prominent cities, including New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Miami.
The report noted that United clarified its stance by mentioning that while it did operate two flights from Israel to the U.S. late on Saturday and early Sunday, the current situation prompted a pause in services.
The report further added that Delta has also affirmed the cancellation of its flights "into this week" and will adjust schedules based on the evolving conditions.
EasyJet Plc
The report added that Hainan Airlines, the sole Chinese airline offering flights between Israel and China, called off its Tel Aviv-Shanghai flights for Monday due to the security landscape in Israel.
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
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