All the airlines that canceled arrival to Israel

Foreign airlines began canceling their flights to Israel following the worsening of the war in the north of the country. The cancellations come after most of them only recently returned to operating in Israel, after stopping their activities following the previous event at the end of July.After the recent attacks in Beirut, a company Air France announced the cancellation of her flights for today (9/28).

The Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings announced the cancellation of flights until 14.10, inclusive. A spokesman for the Lufthansa Group stated that “Due to recent developments, the Lufthansa Group is updating its flight schedule to Tel Aviv: all passenger and baggage flights will be temporarily suspended. Lufthansa offers passengers who are affected by the cancellations the option of canceling their tickets free of charge or rebooking.”

Aegean The Greek airline canceled its flights until Monday (7.10) inclusive.

British Airways canceled her flights until Monday (7.10) inclusive.

veil The Polish airline canceled its flights until Monday (14.10) inclusive.

Iberia Express The Spanish canceled its flights up to and including Friday (4.10).

ITA The Italian company canceled the flights up to and including Sunday (29.9).

Air Baltic the national airline of Latvia, canceled its flights until 14.10.

In addition to them, there are still airlines that have not returned to Israel since the previous incident in Lebanon at the end of July, and now it is possible that more companies will join the current wave of cancellations, all this just before the holidays.

The companies that have not yet returned to Israel since the first event since the end of July

the low cost company, Rainier announced that it is canceling its flights to Israel until October 26 (inclusive). In addition, the low cost company Easy Jet announced that it would not resume its flights to Israel until next spring.

Also the airlines United (until further notice) and delta (until the end of 2024) announced the cancellation of flights from New York to Israel.

The Spanish Violing Canceled flights to Barcelona until the end of 2024.

company Virgin Atlantic Canceled the flights to Israel until October 1 (inclusive).

company Air India announced the cancellation of its flights until October 24, and in fact will not operate again in Israel throughout the summer and holidays.

Companies that have not returned to Israel since the beginning of the war

Air Canada (will return only at the beginning of 2025)Cathay Pacific, Emirates, American Airlines (until further notice), KLM, EasyJet and more. These airlines are expected to return only gradually after the holidays.

Airlines currently operating from the country

Wiz Air Announced a full return as of September 26.

El Al, Arkia, Israir, Blue Bird, TUS, Fly Dubai, Etihad, Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, Air Europa, Air Seychelles, Korndon and more.

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The Airports Authority continues to state that, for them, the air activity in Israel continues as normal.

Recall that if the airline is the one that canceled the flight, the passenger deserves a full refund. In the event that the passenger cancels the trip himself and ordered from an Israeli airline or travel agency, according to the Consumer Protection Law this can be done at a cost of up to 5 percent or NIS 100 (whichever is the cheaper) up to 14 working days from the transaction, provided that there are more than 7 business days until the flight ( Veteran passengers, from the age of 65, are entitled to more lenient conditions). Either way, it is important to make sure to take out as much flight cancellation insurance as possible.