Passengers take a look at a departure board at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 7, 2023, as flights are canceled due to the fact that of the Hamas surprise attacks.
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Several airline companies suspended service to Israel this weekend after surprise attacks by Hamas and Israeli retaliation left hundreds dead.
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines each scrubbed service to TelAviv United Flight 954, which left San Francisco Friday night for Israel, reversed near Greenland, according to flight-tracker Flight Conscious.
Lufthansa Group stated all of its flights, consisting of those on Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines, were suspended into Tel Aviv through Monday.
“We are continuously monitoring the security situation in Israel and are in close contact with the authorities,” Lufthansa stated in a declaration. “The safety of our guests and crew members has top priority for Lufthansa.”
Israeli airline company El Al stated Sunday that its flights are “operated as scheduled.”
El Al and other providers likewise provided travel waivers for clients to postpone or cancel their journeys.
