A ballistic missile launched Sunday by the Houthis from Yemen have impacted Ben-Gurion Airport, moderately to lightly wounding several people. The incident led to a temporary halt of takeoffs and landings for about an hour, road closures in the area, and the cancellation of several flights.
Video: Missile launched from Yemen impacts Ben-Gurion Airport
Numerous international airlines are seeking clarification about the recent incident and expressing hesitation about flying to Israel.
Air India has canceled its flights through May 6, including flight BA405 on May 7, which had to circle in the air during a missile alert. Today's flights by Air Europa, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines, have also been canceled.
Azerbaijan Airlines canceled tonight's flight but is expected to resume service tomorrow. Delta's flight from New York tonight has been canceled, along with tomorrow morning's flight from Israel to New York.
Italy's ITA Airways has canceled all flights through May 6, including flights AZ809 and AZ815 on May 7. The Lufthansa Group—which includes Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings—has suspended all flights to and from Israel through May 6. British Airways has also canceled flights through Tuesday.
Air France passengers were removed from a plane in Paris. Wizz Air has suspended all flights until Tuesday morning. Iberia Express canceled today's flight. Ryanair flights to Paphos, Turin, Vienna, and Thessaloniki were also canceled.
Ethiopian Airlines, however, announced it is continuing to operate flights to Israel as usual.
