The airport closure, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., was extended for several hours before a labor court ordered the unions to resume work, saying the job action to protest the death of hostages in Hamas captivity was political.
While the timing of Iran's response remains unclear, airlines are announcing changes to their flights to and from Israel. Which airlines have suspended operations in Israel, for how long, and which have resumed them? A comprehensive guide and status report for the confused traveler.
Rep. Torres voices concern about the lack of direct US-Israel flights and calls for the resumption of service.
Delta Air Lines issued an official notice to travel agents in Israel on Tuesday, confirming the cancellation of all its flights to and from the country through October 31, inclusive. The American aviation powerhouse had previously set August 31 as the end date for its service suspension but has now opted to extend the hiatus for an additional month.
Passport control workers at London's Heathrow Airport are expected to strike for 23 days during September. The strike doesn't mean that all flights will be canceled, but some flights may be affected, so it's advisable to check the status of your flight in real-time.
American Airlines has not resumed flights to Israel since the beginning of the Iron Swords War, and it now appears that the company's flights have been removed from their system until April 2025. Currently, there are no direct flights to or from Israel available for booking on the company's website or through their reservation center for the upcoming winter months.
Norwegian passenger manages to board a plane from Munich to Sweden without a ticket. German police says it is "investigating how the passenger bypassed the automatic boarding pass check before the security screening."
Budget airline's "Wizz All You Can Fly" subscription, offering unlimited flights across its expansive network for a fixed yearly fee promises to shake up European air travel.
Delta had implemented significant changes to language and policies recent years. The airline is is now reconsidering the use of the traditional phrase "Ladies and gentlemen."
The airline reports that when the crew attempted to wake the passenger for breakfast, they discovered the deceased traveler hours into the journey from Bangkok to Tel Aviv.