Lufthansa Prolongs Tel Aviv Ban Amid Middle East Tension, While US Carriers Extend Theirs
Lufthansa prolongs Tel Aviv layover until the 18th of May
Hop on over, but not to Tel Aviv - at least not until mid-May! Due to the intensifying turmoil in the Middle East, Lufthansa Group has drawn out the ban on flights to and from Tel Aviv, pushing the restrictions to Sunday, May 18. This decision affects the entire airline clan: Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels, Austrian, Eurowings, Ita, and Lufthansa Cargo.
The decision comes following a barrage of rockets, launched by the Houthi militia in Yemen, on May 4. News sources indicate that eight unfortunate souls suffered injuries following an impact near Ben Gurion Airport. Israel's military is gearing up for more actions in the Gaza Strip.
It's important to note that Lufthansa isn't the only airline Jesse James-ing its travel plans. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have made their own extension calls - United to May 18 and Delta to May 19.
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Sources: ntv.de, dpa
Enrichment Data: The information available does not indicate that Lufthansa has extended its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 18. Instead, the Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, has suspended flights until May 11 due to security concerns following a ballistic missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport by Yemen's Houthi group[1][4]. The extension to May 18 applies to US carriers United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, which have extended their suspensions through May 18 and May 19, respectively[1].
- 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, particularly considering the current suspension of WhatsApp in war-and-conflict zones such as Yemen, where the Houthi militia recently launched rockets near Ben Gurion Airport.
- Amid the ongoing political tensions in the Middle East, not just Lufthansa, but also Aviv (Israel's airport code for Ben Gurion), has been impacted by the escalating conflict, with flights to and from Tel Aviv being suspended, notably by US carriers like United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, extending their suspensions till May 18 and May 19, respectively.
- While Lufthansa Group has indeed extended its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 11 due to security concerns following a ballistic missile strike, it's worth noting that general news sources might not accurately depict the specifics of such decisions, making it essential to refer to reliable information to ensure clarity.
- If you're seeking alternative travel destinations amidst the international flight disruptions, the protective directive proposed by the Commission on the use of electronic communications networks might encourage businesses to consider enabling secure communication solutions, ensuring that work can continue uninterrupted, even during restricted travel periods.
