Several budget carriers have halted flights to Tel Aviv, including Wizz Air, Ryanair, and easyJet, which announced they would not resume service until early 2025.
Irish low-cost carrier extends Tel Aviv flight suspension to Feb 2025, potentially leading to price hikes in Israeli aviation market like Wizz Air.
Ministry of Economy criticizes Israeli airlines for high prices amid flight cancellations • Arkia calls for government intervention against EASA decision.
Lufthansa group extends flight suspension to Israel until November, impacting Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings.
After a brief pause, TUS AIRWAYS restarts flights from Israel today, offering connections to Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria, and Austria.
Despite the security situation, the Airports Authority predicts 1.7 million passengers, with 42,000 expected on Yom Kippur's eve. Popular destinations include Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and the Emirates.
Empty rescue flights, lease cancellations, and European safety recommendations contribute to high flight prices and reduced supply. Israeli airlines face challenges.
Political tensions and hostilities don't allow airport and aviation authorities the right to ignore their international duties.
The aircrafts' transponders - which enable them to be identified on air traffic control radars - were turned off on entry into Iranian airspace.
Although fewer visitors than usual are expected to fly to Israel this summer due to the war, restarted airline operations and the reactivation of Ben Gurion’s Terminal 1 might help local tourism.