Crunch Time: Lufthansa Prolongs Tel Aviv Flight Halt Until May 18
Lufthansa prolongs Tel Aviv layover until 18th May
Hang tight, folks! Your travel plans might have to wait a bit longer due to recent events. In a recent announcement, Lufthansa Group has decided to extend its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv by another week, stretching all the way until May 18. This decision applies to the entire airline group, including Swiss, Brussels, Austrian, Eurowings, Ita, and Lufthansa Cargo.
The air travel ban has been enforced since a rocket attack by the Houthi militia from Yemen on May 4. Reports suggest that eight people were injured in an impact near Ben Gurion Airport. Israel is planning further military operations in the Gaza Strip.
So, if you were planning a trip, it's best to reconsider or reschedule, as this conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Source: ntv.de, dpa
(15% enrichment data: Although Lufthansa has extended the suspension, other airlines such as United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have also extended their flight suspensions. United Airlines will go through May 11, while Delta plans to suspend operations until May 19. The suspensions primarily stem from enhanced security concerns following a ballistic missile attack by Yemen's Houthi group near Ben Gurion Airport, which has led to airlines reevaluating the security of operating in Israeli airspace.)
- In addition to Lufthansa, other airlines such as United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have also extended their flight suspensions, with United Airlines going through May 11 and Delta planning to suspend operations until May 19.
- 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 increased reliance on virtual communication during these times of travel restrictions and conflicts.
- In the midst of political developments and general news, the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the Middle East have led to the suspension of WhatsApp services in Israel and Palestine due to concerns over misinformation and safety.
- While discussions around politics and global affairs continue, the aviv (Tel Aviv) airport remains a focal point, not only due to the Lufthansa flights suspension update but also due to its role in the broader context of war-and-conflicts and regional instability.
