Impact of Conflict on Aviation Industry: Airlines Suspend Flights to Tel Aviv Following Iran’s Strike on Israel

On the night of April 14, Israeli airspace was closed for seven hours as Iran attacked Israel with missiles and drones. Despite Ben Gurion International Airport operating normally since then, many foreign airlines have still not resumed flights to Tel Aviv, citing unstable conditions. Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, is among those airlines that suspended flights from Toronto after Iran’s strike on Israel. They announced that flights to Tel Aviv would not resume until July.

The aviation industry is grappling with the impact of the conflict in the region, making decisions about flight operations based on security considerations. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates and changes to flight schedules as the situation continues to evolve. Other airlines are also closely monitoring the situation before resuming flights to Tel Aviv. In particular, on April 16, the British budget company EasyJet announced the suspension of flights to Israel until October 27. This decision reflects the ongoing concerns about the stability of the region following the recent attacks.