Israel-Iran tensions: Air India suspends flights to Tel Aviv until April 30

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Tata Sons-owned Air India has decided to extend the suspension of flights to the financial capital of Israel, Tel Aviv until April 30. In a post on social media platform X, Air India said, “Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended until 30th April 2024, in view of the emerging situation in the Middle East.”

Air India further said, “Continuously monitoring the situation and extending support to passengers who have confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel Aviv. Offering one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges to affected passengers.”

Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended until 30th April 2024, in view of the emerging situation in the Middle East. We are continuously monitoring the situation and are extending support to our passengers who have confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel Aviv…

— Air India (@airindia) April 19, 2024

Earlier, the flight suspension by Air India to Tel Aviv was until April 20. However, after alleged fresh air strikes by Israel on Iran today, Air India decided to extend the suspension of flights. Air India has thrice weekly flights to and from Tel Aviv.

Air India on April 14 had temporarily suspend flights to Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. An official said the direct flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv will be suspended for now.

Air India operates four weekly flights between the national capital and Israeli city. The Tata group-owned carrier recommenced services to Tel Aviv on March 3 after a gap of nearly five months.

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow