Title: Major Airlines Suspend Flights to Ben Gurion Airport following Hamas Attack in Israel
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In a shocking development, several major airlines have made the decision to cancel flights to Ben Gurion International Airport after a large-scale surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel. The attack, which took place on Saturday, has resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives and left thousands injured.
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines have all announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from the international airport near Tel Aviv. “Future operations at TLV will be suspended until conditions allow them to resume,” stated United Airlines in a press release.
Both Delta and American Airlines also released statements confirming the suspension of operations to Israel at least until Sunday. “We will continue to monitor the situation with safety and security top of mind and will adjust our operation as needed,” commented American Airlines.
Delta added that they are working towards safely transporting Delta personnel back to the U.S. and will collaborate with the U.S. government to facilitate the repatriation of citizens who wish to return home.
Joining the suspension of flights are Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, Ryanair, and Aegean Airlines. However, commercial air links with Eilat, Israel’s second international airport and a tourist destination on the Red Sea, have not been affected.
German carrier Lufthansa announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Tel Aviv until Monday, as they closely monitor the security situation in Israel. Brussels Airline, a part of the Lufthansa group, has also canceled its Tel Aviv flights.
Air France announced the immediate halt of Tel Aviv flights until further notice. “Commercial measures are in place, allowing customers to postpone or cancel their trip free of charge,” stated an Air France spokesman. Transavia, the low-cost carrier of the Air France-KLM group, has canceled all flights from Paris and Lyon to Tel Aviv up to and including Monday. Spanish airline Iberia, along with its budget subsidiary Iberia Express, has canceled its Tel Aviv flights as well.
Taking precautions in the interest of passenger and crew safety, ITA Airways, the flag-carrier of Italy, has canceled its flights until Sunday morning at the earliest. Likewise, Polish carrier LOT has canceled its flights from Warsaw on Saturday.
As the situation continues to unfold, airlines are closely monitoring the security conditions in Tel Aviv and evaluating the need for further adjustments to their operations. Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for updates and to make necessary changes to their travel plans.
It remains a tense time for travelers and authorities alike, as global airlines navigate the evolving security environment to ensure the safety and well-being of their passengers and staff.
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