Carriers Scuttle Flights to Israel as FAA Tells Pilots to ‘Exercise Caution’
While international flights were suspended, Israeli airline El Al ramped up flights amid the country's unprecedented call-up of 300,000 reserve troops.
Information sign about shelter during war in Gaza in the Ben Gurion Airport on 19th August, 2014 in Tel Aviv in Israel. Ben Gurion Airport is the biggest airport in Israel. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv experienced widespread flight cancellations and delays by major international carriers due to the eruption of war and a rocket landing near the airport.
Major airlines, including United, Delta, and American Airlines, suspended service to Israel, significantly impacting daily air travel.
In contrast, Israeli airline El Al ramped up flights to bring reservists back to the country, maintaining a critical air link.
The FAA advised carriers to "exercise caution" for flights to Tel Aviv due to the ongoing conflict, and airport management instructed passengers to be prepared to take shelter.
Flight operations at Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG) in Tel Aviv, Israel, saw widespread cancellations and delays Monday as many major international carriers canceled service following the eruption of war after a large-scale deadly attack by Islamic militant group Hamas.
