New Delhi: Air India has suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, efficient instantly, till August 8, on account of rising tensions within the Center East. The decesion comed amid the escalation of Hamas-Israel warfare. The air provider issued a press release and stated that it’s carefully inspecting the scenario within the these areas.
In a publish on ‘X’, the Air India wrote, “In view of the continued scenario in elements of the Center East, we have now suspended scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with speedy impact as much as and together with Eight August, 2024. We’re constantly monitoring the scenario and are extending assist to our passengers with confirmed bookings for journey to and from Tel Aviv throughout this era, with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation expenses. Security of our friends and crew stays our foremost precedence,” Air India stated in a press release.
ANNOUNCEMENT
In view of the continued scenario in elements of the Center East, we have now suspended scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with speedy impact as much as and together with 08 August 2024. We’re constantly monitoring the scenario and are extending assist…
— Air India (@airindia) August 2, 2024
Tensions within the Center East have intensified as a result of ongoing Israel-Hamas battle, particularly after issues arose over potential Iranian retaliation following the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.