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:
Flight operations at Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG) in Tel Aviv experienced widespread cancellations and delays following a large-scale attack by Hamas and a rocket landing near the airport.
Major international carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines suspended service to Israel, while the FAA advised air operators to "exercise caution."
Conversely, Israeli airline El Al ramped up its flights to bring reservists back to the country, maintaining a vital air link and operating full flights.
Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport were advised to be alert and follow instructions to take shelter in protected areas if alarms sounded.
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.
