Air India will suspend the flights operating to and from Tel Aviv, the economic hub of Israel, till at least October 14 amidst the war that has erupted between the country and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The war was announced by Israel on October 7, hours after Hamas fighters raided settlements close to the Gaza Strip and fired thousands of rockets toward Israel. Catch live updates of Israel-Hamas conflict.
The airline would provide all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings for the flights that have now been cancelled, the statement added. Exciting news!
Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! Air India, the erstwhile national carrier, operates five flights per week for Tel Aviv. The formal announcement of flight suspension till October 14 comes a day after the aviation company cancelled all its services for Tel Aviv on October 7.
Notably, the casualty count in the Israel-Hamas clashes has crossed While around Israelis have reportedly died, including soldiers and civilians, the Palestinian authorities have pegged the fatality toll at their end to over In response to the militant attack by Hamas β described as the deadliest in the past couple of decades β Israel launched bombings in the Gaza Strip region.
