El Al extends halt on passenger flights until June 20
The Israeli flag-carrier said the decision was based on continued Health Ministry requirements for self-quarantine upon arrival in Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFAn Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)El Al has extended its halt on all scheduled flights to and from Israel until June 20, the airline informed the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with the exception of cargo flights and one-off services.The Israeli flag-carrier said the decision was based on continued Health Ministry requirements for self-quarantine upon arrival in Israel, a ban on entry for foreign nationals, and low demand for passenger flights.
