Lufthansa and the Middle East Conflict: Flight Suspension to Tel Aviv Extended Until May 18th
Lufthansa prolongs Tel Aviv layover until 18th May
Times are tough in the skies over the Middle East. The ongoing conflict has led Lufthansa to extend their flight suspension to and from Tel Aviv until May 18th, affecting the entire Lufthansa Group that includes Swiss, Brussels, Austrian, Eurowings, Ita, and Lufthansa Cargo [1].
This decision comes after an initial suspension, following a rocket attack by the Houthi militia from Yemen on May 4th that resulted in an explosion near Ben Gurion Airport, injuring eight people [2]. The extended suspension began on May 6th and was initially set to last until May 11th [3].
In light of the current conflict and regional tensions, airlines are taking a long, hard look at the safety of their passengers and crew. The Houthi missile strike has raised security concerns, prompting many airlines to take a step back from flying in and out of Israel [4]. The suspension of flights is also part of a larger international response to the escalating tensions in the Middle East [4].
But remember, airline policies can change, depending on the airline and the evolving circumstances. So, keep an eye on updates as the situation in the Middle East unfolds.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- dpa
- Recent reports suggest that Lufthansa did not extend their flight suspension to Tel Aviv until May 18th. Instead, the Lufthansa Group suspended flights until May 11 due to security concerns following a Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport [3][4].
- The suspensions are part of a broader international response to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- The recent Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport has heightened concerns about the safety of flights in and out of Israel, leading many airlines to suspend their services.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks arising from the use of electronic communications networks, considering the current anxiety in the Middle East due to war-and-conflicts and politics, as airlines like Lufthansa are cautious about the safety of their passengers and crew.
- Aviv, a resident of Tel Aviv, will not be able to use Whatsapp to communicate with his family in Syria for the time being, as Lufthansa has extended its flight suspension to Tel Aviv until May 18th, due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
- With the suspension of Lufthansa's flights to Tel Aviv extended until May 18th, the airline industry is keenly observing developments in the region, as many airlines are carefully assessing the safety of their routes in the context of escalating conflicts and potential risks.
- As the Middle East situation remains volatile, vendors and service providers such as Lufthansa need to be responsive and adaptable, considering factors like politics, war-and-conflicts, and general news that may impact their operations, whether it be air travel or telecommunications networks.
