Airlines Suspend Flights to Tel Aviv Amid New Missile Tensions

In light of renewed missile tensions, multiple international airlines have suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv. The decision follows an incident where a missile, launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels, landed near Israel's primary international airport on Sunday.

Earlier this year, airlines began resuming services to Israel subsequent to a ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, reached in January. The resumption marked a cautious return to normalcy after the damaging Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. However, recent developments have prompted another round of suspensions.

The affected carriers span across various regions and include AEGEAN AIRLINES, AIRBALTIC, AIR EUROPA, AIR FRANCE-KLM, and British Airways, among others. These airlines have announced cancellations and suspensions of flights to Tel Aviv, with dates varying from early to late May, due to ongoing security concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)