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NBC News
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- NBC News
Airlines divert, suspend flights after Israel's strike on Iran closes airspace in Middle East
Airlines around the world canceled flights to Israel and were skirting a large swath of airspace in the Middle East on Friday after Israel's overnight missile strikes on Iran. Iran later launched drones toward Israeli territory. Delta Air Lines on Friday afternoon said it was suspending its service to Tel Aviv, Israel, until at least September, just weeks after resuming flights there. It had most recently resumed flights on May 20, and as of last week Delta had said it was planning to increase service to Israel later this year from New York to two daily nonstop flights, 'responding to strong winter demand.' United Airlines ' Tel Aviv flights were halted through at least Saturday. Both carriers' Tel Aviv-bound flights turned around over the Atlantic Ocean to return to the New York area after Israel's strikes overnight. United put 26 of its crew members who were on layover in Israel on Israeli airline El Al to get back to the U.S., a spokesman said. El Al has since suspended service. 'Following recent security developments and in accordance with the instructions from the state's security and aviation authorities to close Israeli airspace, all EL AL and Sundor flights are suspended for the time being,' it said on its website. The carrier said it won't take bookings until at least the end of June and warned customers against going to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. 'For customers currently abroad, we recommend arranging accommodation until there is a change in security directives,' El Al said. 'Flights that were en route to Israel have been diverted to land at various EL AL destinations.' Turkish Airlines and European budget carrier Wizz Air also suspended Israel flights. Germany's Lufthansa said it was suspending Tel Aviv and Tehran service until July 31 and flights to Jordan and Lebanon until at least June 20. Emirates said it was canceling service from its base in Dubai to Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran. Airlines offered travel vouchers and waived change fees to customers affected by the disruptions. Escalating military conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have forced airlines to repeatedly take longer and more costly routes to avoid conflict zones.
CNBC
a day ago
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- CNBC
Airlines divert, cancel flights after Israel's strike on Iran closes airspace in Middle East
Airlines around the world canceled flights to Israel and were skirting a large swath of airspace in the Middle East on Friday after Israel's overnight missile strike on Iran. Iran later launched drones toward Israeli territory. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines canceled service to Tel Aviv, Israel, through at least Saturday. Both carriers' Tel Aviv-bound flights turned around over the Atlantic Ocean to return to the New York area after Israel's strikes. Israeli airline El Al has indefinitely suspended service. "Following recent security developments and in accordance with the instructions from the state's security and aviation authorities to close Israeli airspace, all EL AL and Sundor flights are suspended for the time being," it said on its website. The carrier said it won't take bookings until at least the end of June and warned customers against going to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. "For customers currently abroad, we recommend arranging accommodation until there is a change in security directives," El Al said. "Flights that were en route to Israel have been diverted to land at various EL AL destinations." Turkish Airlines and European budget carrier Wizz Air also suspended Israel flights. Germany's Lufthansa said it was suspending Tel Aviv and Tehran service until July 31 and flights to Jordan and Lebanon until at least June 20. Airlines offered travel vouchers and waived change fees to customers affected by the disruptions. Escalating military conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have forced airlines to repeatedly take longer and more costly routes to avoid conflict zones.
Travel Daily News
19-05-2025
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- Travel Daily News
An additional EL AL Dreamliner lands in Israel
EL AL welcomes its 17th Dreamliner, symbolizing unity and hope, with new livery and expanded capacity under its strategic renewal plan. The 17th aircraft in EL AL's Dreamliner fleet is landing in Israel with a new livery and a name that symbolizes unity and hope. This milestone is part of the airline's strategic renewal program and its vision to represent Israel with pride in the skies around the world. The 17th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will land in Israel on May 16 and will join wide-body fleet of EL AL, primarily serving transatlantic routes. The aircraft bears the name 'Achinu Kol Beit Yisrael' – Our Brothers, the Entire House of Israel, and features EL AL's updated livery already seen on parts of its 737 fleet. The new design highlights EL AL's signature colors and the Israeli flag. With 293 seats, the new aircraft will help EL AL increase capacity and meet growing passenger demand. Unlike EL AL's other 45 passenger aircraft, which are all named after Israeli cities and towns, the company chose a different path for this aircraft, naming it 'Achinu Kol Beit Yisrael'- a quote from Jewish liturgy expressing a prayer for the return of all hostages to Israel. The full quote reads: 'Our brothers, the entire house of Israel, who are in distress and captivity, whether on sea or on land—may God have mercy on them and bring them from distress to relief, from darkness to light, and from bondage to redemption.' The name was chosen as a moving tribute, symbolizing unity and hope. The colors of the Israeli flag were refreshed on the aircraft's tail, and EL AL's logo has been updated as part of the airline's vision to strengthen its connection with the Israeli public and represent Israel around the world. The new livery is part of EL AL's ongoing maintenance and rebranding strategy. In addition to its visual upgrade, the paint provides essential protection against corrosion, weather conditions, and natural wear and tear, and is applied in accordance with the strict standards of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). As part of EL AL's strategic plan, originally published in 2023 and recently updated, the airline is advancing efforts to expand and modernize its fleet, extend its global route network, and adopt cutting-edge technologies. These initiatives are designed to significantly enhance the flight and service experience while reinforcing EL AL's commitment to environmental responsibility in alignment with global ESG standards. As a key milestone in this transformation, EL AL has signed an agreement to purchase up to nine new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Concurrently, the airline is also set to grow and upgrade its narrow-body fleet, following its August 2024 announcement of the largest aircraft acquisition in its history: up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
