Air India has suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, effective immediately, until August 8. The air carrier issued a statement and said that it is closely examining the situation in the these regions.
In a post on ‘X’, the Air India wrote, “In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have suspended scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect up to and including 8 August, 2024. We are continuously monitoring the situation and are extending support to our passengers with confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel Aviv during this period, with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges. Safety of our guests and crew remains our foremost priority,” Air India said in a statement.
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, especially after concerns arose over potential Iranian retaliation following the in Tehran.
