The British low-cost airline easyJet has announced that it will not return to Israel until March 29, 2025. easyJet suspended its flights to Israel following the rocket and drone attack on April 14 and has not resumed flights since.
Ethiopian carrier resumes service as others suspend flights; Ben-Gurion Airport reports a 20% drop in passenger traffic.
The potential for hot liquid spills during unexpected turbulence has prompted the carrier to prioritize passenger safety over this particular culinary offering.
American airlines United and Delta have announced the cancellation of flights to Israel for the coming days. There is currently no official date for when they will resume flights. As of now, other airlines are also considering canceling their flights.
Amid Israeli preparations for a retaliatory strike in Lebanon after the Majdal Shams massacre, several airlines, including Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, Lufthansa, and even the Lebanese airline MEA, have announced the cancellation of flights to Beirut.
The cancellations primarily affect evening flights from Frankfurt and Munich to Israel, as well as corresponding morning flights from Israel back to these German cities.
The United Airlines pilot reported to the control tower, "I spoke with the doctor, he says the situation is really bad." According to reports, the situation was so dire that passengers on the plane began asking for masks.
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has announced that it is canceling all flights to and from Israel until March 27, 2025. The company was the only airline operating direct flights between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv.
A rare incident occurred at an airport in southern Iran, resulting in the death of an aircraft technician. The plane was testing its operational readiness and activated its right engine, when the Iranian mechanic approached it and was sucked into the engine.
Locals express frustration over the city's popularity as a tourist destination, squirting diners with water pistols and forcing them to flee restaurants.