The fall of a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis He exploded inside an ocean Ben Gurion Airport The Israeli yesterday, Sunday, to a wave of immediate cancellation in the air traffic, where many foreign airlines announced the suspension of their flights to and from Israel, amid increasing security concerns and lack of clarity regarding the resumption of air service.
A report published by the Israeli “Calist” website stated that some of the flights that were on its way to Tel Aviv returned to its original destinations, while other flights were forced to land their passengers directly from the planes without passing the airport halls.
The Israeli Ministry of Communications warned local airlines against exploiting the situation and raising ticket prices, noting that the ministry reserves the right to impose a binding price ceiling when needed, and is currently following up the developments of the air market closely.
Companies whose trips were canceled
- Ryan Air (12 trips)
- Brezls Airlines (5 trips)
- United Airlines (5 trips)
- Delta (4 trips)
- Ajian Airlines (4 trips)
- Iro Mexico (4 trips)
- Lufthansa (4 trips)
- Ear Malta (4 trips)
- Ostrin Airlines (3 trips)
- Eta (3 trips)
- Ear Air (3 trips)
- British Iris (two journeys)
- Virgin Atlantic (two journeys)
- Air India (two journeys)
In addition to individual trips canceled by major companies such as Air Canada, Air France, Air Europe, Air Serbia, the first Nippon, Azerbaijan Airlines, Swiss, Triskavia, Polish Lot, Ear Abu Dhabi, Ez UK, and Iberia.
“Adala” intervenes to secure the return of the stranded
To confront the criminal crisis, the Israeli company “Al -Aala” announced the imposition of maximum prices for travel tickets on trips in one direction in the Economy Class (Light Class), to facilitate the return of Israelis from abroad.
According to the company’s statement, the prices were specified as follows:
- Larnaca – Tel Aviv: up to $ 99
- Athens – Tel Aviv: up to $ 149
- Roma – Tel Aviv: up to $ 333
- New York – Tel Aviv: up to $ 799
It is noteworthy that this is not the first time that security conditions have led to foreign companies stopping their flights to Israel, but the incident of a missile fell directly in the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport is a dangerous and unprecedented development, which may lead to long -term repercussions on air traffic to and from the country.
