Air India Extends Tel Aviv Flight Cancellations: Flights between Air India and Tel Aviv have been cancelled until October 14, and approximately fourteen airline employees have returned from the Israeli capital.
Air India Extends Tel Aviv Flight Cancellations Until October 14
Since Saturday, when Hamas militants launched an assault on Israel, the two parties have been embroiled in fierce combat that has claimed the lives of dozens of individuals. Approximately fourteen airline employees, primarily cabin and cockpit personnel, have returned to the nation’s capital via an Ethiopian flight from Tel Aviv, according to an Air India representative.
“Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew,” a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew. Air India will extend all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings on any flight during this period.
— Air India (@airindia) October 8, 2023
A spokesperson further stated that the airline will provide every feasible assistance to passengers who have made verified reservations for any flight throughout this time period.
The previously cited official added that the airline is conducting a thorough assessment of the situation and potential courses of action concerning passengers. From the nation’s capital, the full-service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv.
DGCA suspends approval of Air India Flight Safety Chief for one month for certain lapses
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday are all service days. Additionally, the airline cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his solidarity with Israel on Saturday, subsequent to an assault on the nation by Hamas militants. It was labelled “terrorist attacks” in Israel by Modi, while the country’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, declared that it was at war.
